Meaning Of The Word Arsphenamine

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arsphenamine in American English
a yellowish arsenical powder, [OH·C6 H3(NH2·HCl)·As]2, formerly used in treating syphilis
noun: a yellow, crystalline powder, C12H12N2 O2As2⋅2HCl⋅2H2O, formerly used to treat diseases caused by spirochete organisms, esp. syphilis and trench mouth: first known as “606”

arsphenamine in British English
noun: a drug containing arsenic, formerly used in the treatment of syphilis and related infections

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