CACODYL - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odor composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air
Categories: Organic compound
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
the univalent group derived from arsine
Categories: Group, Radical, Chemical group
Synonyms
Arsenic group, Cacodyl, Tetramethyldiarsine, Cacodyl radical, Cacodyl group
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "cacodyl" comes from Ancient Greek κακώδης.
🧩 Fun Fact
Ancient Greek had multiple words for concepts English expresses with just one, showing different cultural priorities.