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2 | 29% | 11 | The ancient Greeks used the poison derived from a plant in this genus to poison the tips of their arrows | |
3 | 25% | 9 | Poison ivy's relative | |
Poison As Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ARSENIC" which means:
- noun
- • A white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
- • A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and in various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar adjective
- • Of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Exposure to arsenic can lead to various health problems."
- • "The use of arsenic in pesticides has been banned in many countries."
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