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arsenates

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/ˈɑːrsəneɪts/ · ar-se-nates

a salt or ester of arsenic acid containing the anion AsO4^3-

Meanings

nountechnical

a salt or ester of arsenic acid containing the anion AsO4^3-

آرسنک ایسڈ کا ایک نمک یا بہنک جو AsO4^3- آئن پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے

آرسنیٹ

arsenate

Synonyms

arsenic compoundarsenic saltآرسنکی مرکبآرسنکی نمک

Common Collocations

  • sodium arsenate
  • calcium arsenate
  • arsenate ion

Example Sentences

Sodium arsenate is used as a herbicide.

سوڈیم آرسنیٹ کو جڑی بوٹی مارنے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔

Sodium arsenate ko jari booti marne ke liye istemal kiya jata hai.

Arsenates are often found in contaminated groundwater.

آرسنیٹس اکثر آلودہ زیرزمین پانی میں پائے جاتے ہیں۔

Arsenates aksar alooda zameen pani mein paye jate hain.

The presence of arsenates in soil can indicate pollution.

زمین میں آرسنیٹس کی موجودگی آلودگی کا اشارہ دے سکتی ہے۔

Zameen mein arsenates ki maujoodgi aloodgi ka ishara de sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

arsenics:Arsenics refer specifically to the element or compounds containing arsenic, whereas arsenates are compounds formed from arsenic acid.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arsenic' and 'salt' together to remember arsenate.

Picture a scientific laboratory with various arsenic compounds on display.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "arsenikon" — yellow orpiment, a poisonous mineral

First known use: 19th century

The term 'arsenate' refers to the chemical compounds derived from arsenic acid. The name evolved from the Greek word for arsenic, which was linked to both mineral and toxic properties.