noun
- chemical compounds containing arsenic, especially those used as pesticides or medicines
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The farmer stopped using arsenicals on his crops due to health concerns.
- Many old arsenicals have been banned because of their toxicity.
- Researchers studied the effects of arsenicals on soil contamination.
- Some arsenicals were once used to treat certain diseases.
- The laboratory tested for residues of arsenicals in the water supply.
- Environmental agencies monitor levels of arsenicals in agricultural areas.