砷 (shēn) - Arsenic — a chemical element (symbol As, atomic
砷 · shēn
Arsenic — a chemical element (symbol As, atomic number 33), a metalloid known for its toxicity.
Arsenic — a chemical element (symbol As, atomic
Usage highlights
Arsenic elementArsenic poisoningArsenic compoundArsenic trioxideArsenic contaminationArsenic content
Synonyms
- 砒— Arsenic (specifically arsenic trioxide, white arsenic)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Arsenic is a toxic element (砷元素).
- Arsenic poisoning can be fatal (砷中毒).
- Some minerals contain arsenic (含砷矿物).
- Arsenic compounds were historically used in pesticides (砷化合物).
Collocations
- Arsenic element(砷元素)
- Arsenic poisoning(砷中毒)
- Arsenic compound(砷化合物)
- Arsenic trioxide(三氧化二砷)
- Arsenic contamination(砷污染)
- Arsenic content(砷含量)
Idioms
- Arsenic and old lace(砒霜与旧蕾丝 — referring to poisonous substances in seemingly innocent contexts)
Cultural background
FAQ- Arsenic has been known since ancient times and was used in traditional Chinese medicine in minute doses, though its toxicity was also recognized.
- In modern contexts, arsenic is primarily associated with environmental pollution and health hazards.
- The character 砷 combines the 'stone' radical 石 with 申 (to state), reflecting its mineral nature.