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arsphenamine

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Arsphenamine (noun) means a chemical compound containing arsenic that was once used as a treatment for syphilis.

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A chemical compound containing arsenic that was once used as a treatment for syphilis.

"The 606th compound was one that contained arsenic and was called arsphenamine." — Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (2001)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from arsenic, phen- and amine.

Rhymes for arsphenamine

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"arsphenamine" (noun) means a chemical compound containing arsenic that was once used as a treatment for syphilis.

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