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arsenic

/ˈɑːsnɪk/noun

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noun
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    a chemical element; an extremely poisonous white powder made from it

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    • Arsenic in groundwater is a serious health problem in some districts.
    • The victim had been poisoned with arsenic.
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General knowledge

Arsenic has the chemical symbol As and atomic number 33.

Arsenic का chemical symbol As और atomic number 33 है।

Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a major problem in parts of West Bengal and Bihar.

पश्चिम बंगाल और बिहार के कुछ हिस्सों में groundwater में arsenic का प्रदूषण एक बड़ी समस्या है।