Definition
cacodylic
adjective
- of, relating to, or containing cacodyl (a poisonous organic radical containing arsenic)
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Cacodylic acid is used as a herbicide in agriculture.
- The chemist studied the properties of cacodylic compounds in the laboratory.
- Cacodylic salts were historically employed in medical treatments, though their toxicity is now well understood.
- The synthesis of cacodylic derivatives requires careful handling due to arsenic content.