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- [ad-uh m-zahyt]
- /ˈæd əmˌzaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-uh m-zahyt]
- /ˈæd əmˌzaɪt/
Definitions of adamsite word
- noun adamsite a yellow poisonous crystalline solid that readily sublimes; diphenylaminechlorarsine. It is used in chemical warfare as a vomiting agent. Formula: C6H4AsClNHC6H4; relative density: 1.65; melting pt: 195°C; boiling pt: 410°C 3
- noun adamsite a yellow, odorless, crystalline compound, C6H4(AsCl)(NH)C6H4, developed for use, in a vaporous form, in chemical warfare 3
- noun adamsite a yellow irritant smoke, containing a poisonous form of arsenic and used as a harassing agent. 1
- noun adamsite An organic compound, diphenylaminechlorarsine, used as a riot-control agent. 0
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Origin of adamsite
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; named after R. Adams; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Adamsite
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adamsite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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