What does "arsenite" mean?

Any oxyanion of trivalent arsenic, especially the AsO₃³⁻ anion (or protonated derivatives); any salt containing this anion, or any ester of arsenious acid

What is a synonym for "arsenite"?

Common synonyms include: alcohol, chemical.

Arsenite

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Any oxyanion of trivalent arsenic, especially the AsO₃³⁻ anion (or protonated derivatives); any salt containing this anion, or any ester of arsenious acid

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alcohol chemical

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arsenious acid

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