BusinessAugust 22, 2026
arsenites
AR-suh-nytes
Definition
Chemical compounds containing the arsenite ion (AsO₃³⁻), specifically mentioned in this context as a byproduct of metallurgical processing.
Etymology
Derived from the chemical element arsenic, which takes its name from the Greek word 'arsenikon' meaning 'potent' or 'masculine,' referring to the mineral orpiment. The suffix '-ite' is commonly used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid.
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