1. of, relating to, or containing arsenic or arseno compounds
Usage: technical; chemistry

1. a prefix used in chemistry to denote compounds containing arsenic or the arseno group (AsO₂⁻ or similar)
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• Arsenopyrite is a mineral containing arseno compounds.
• The arseno group is important in organometallic chemistry.
• Arseno acids are derivatives of arsenic acid.
• The compound exhibits arseno bonding characteristics.