Definition of Arsenic

a very harmful substance that kills people and animals that ingest it

Examples of Arsenic in a sentence

The husband was accused of sprinkling arsenic on his wife’s food in an effort to kill her.  🔊

Some forms of rat poisoning contain arsenic, making the substances deadly for all animals.  🔊

After arsenic was found in the wells, the townspeople were afraid to drink the poisonous water.  🔊

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