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arsenic Synonyms

Another word for arsenic

Choosing another word for arsenic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Arsenic trioxide or another highly poisonous compound of arsenic, historically used as a pesticide, herbicide, or lethal poison.

Usage Example

"In classic murder mysteries, the detective often discovers that the victim was poisoned with white arsenic."

Strongest
white arsenic

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, containing, or derived from arsenic, especially in its pentavalent oxidation state (+5).

Usage Example

"The chemist carefully measured out a small amount of arsenical acid for the laboratory reaction."

Strongest
arsenical

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arsenic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arsenic
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