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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Conversion of a substance to, or reaction of a substance with, an arsenate (“a salt or ester of arsenic acid”). countable, dated, uncountable

   "A simple process for the arsenation of phenol is described."

Example

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"A simple process for the arsenation of phenol is described."

Etymology

Probably from arsenate + -ion (suffix denoting an action or process).

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