Definition

1. Noun:
   • Arsenolite: A mineral form of arsenic trioxide (As₂O₃), typically appearing as a white or yellowish crystalline substance. Historically, it was known and used in traditional contexts for its toxic properties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhân ngôn là một khoáng chất rất độc. (Arsenolite is a very toxic mineral.)
  • Trong y học cổ truyền, nhân ngôn đôi khi được sử dụng với liều lượng cực kỳ nhỏ. (In traditional medicine, arsenolite was sometimes used in extremely small doses.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is archaic and highly specialized. It is primarily encountered in historical, traditional medical, or mineralogical texts. In modern contexts, the chemical name "arsenic trioxide" or the mineral name "arsenolite" is preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Arsenic trioxide (n): The chemical compound As₂O₃.
• Thạch tín (n): A more common Vietnamese term for arsenic or arsenic compounds, often referring to the poisonous substance.

Synonyms

• Arsenic oxide: A general term for oxides of arsenic.
• White arsenic: A common name for arsenic trioxide.

Notes on Meaning

• The word 'nhân ngôn' refers specifically to the mineral form (arsenolite). It should not be confused with broader terms for arsenic. Its usage is almost exclusively historical or technical.

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