Meaning Of The Word Cacodyl

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Cacodyl Meaning

Cacodyl Definition
Cacodyl Definition

What's The Definition Of Cacodyl?

cacodyl in American English
the radical As(CH3)2, composed of arsenic and methyl: its compounds are poisonous and foul-smelling
adjective: containing the cacodyl group
noun: an oily, slightly water-soluble, poisonous liquid compound composed of two cacodyl groups, (CH3)2As−As(CH3)2, that has a vile, garliclike odor and that undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air

cacodyl in British English
noun: an oily poisonous liquid with a strong garlic smell; tetramethyldiarsine. Formula: [(CH3)2As]2

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