礜 (yù) - Arsenic trisulfide (realgar) — a toxic mineral used

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Arsenic trisulfide (realgar) — a toxic mineral used historically in traditional Chinese medicine and alchemy.

Arsenic trisulfide (realgar) — a toxic mineral used

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RealgarRealgar mineralRealgar powderToxic realgarRealgar ore

Synonyms

  • 砷— arsenic (chemical element)
  • 雄黄— realgar (more common name for the mineral)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Realgar is a mineral containing arsenic (礜石).
  • This traditional medicine contains toxic components (含礜石的药物).
  • Ancient alchemists used realgar in their experiments (炼丹用礜).

Collocations

  • Realgar(礜石)
  • Realgar mineral(礜矿)
  • Realgar powder(礜粉)
  • Toxic realgar(毒礜)
  • Realgar ore(礜砂)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in traditional Chinese medicine despite its toxicity.
  • Employed in ancient Chinese alchemy for its supposed transformative properties.
  • Considered a dangerous substance requiring careful handling in traditional practices.

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