Meaning

1 senses
  1. The formal derivative of betaine in which arsenic replaces the nitrogen atom, chemical formula (CH₃)₃As⁺CH₂COO⁻.

    Arsenobetaine has an unusually low toxicity for an arsenic compound, with an LD₅₀ of over 10g/kg in mice.

    Arsenobetain

Translations

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By meaning 1
derivative of betaine in which arsenic replaces the nitrogen atom:

Origin

Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.

Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.

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Forms

plural: arsenobetaines
Singulararsenobetaine
Pluralarsenobetaines

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See also

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