arsphenamine

(ärs fen′ə mēn′, -min′)

noun

a yellowish arsenical powder, [OH·CH(NH·HCl)·As], formerly used in treating syphilis

Origin: ars(enic) + phen(yl) + amine

See arsphenamine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A yellow hygroscopic powder, C₁₂H₁₂As₂N₂O₂·2HCl·2H₂O, formerly used to treat syphilis, yaws, and other spirochetal infections.

Origin:

Origin: ars(enic)

Origin: + phen(yl)

Origin: + amine

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