The difference between Arsenic and Erythrite
When used as nouns, arsenic means a nonmetallic chemical element (symbol as) with an atomic number of 33, whereas erythrite means red cobalt, a secondary hydrated arsenate of cobalt minerals with the formula (co3(aso4)2·8h2o).
Arsenic is also adjective with the meaning: of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.
check bellow for the other definitions of Arsenic and Erythrite
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Arsenic as a noun:
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.
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Arsenic as a noun (countable):
A single atom of this element.
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Arsenic as a noun:
Arsenic trioxide.
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Arsenic as an adjective:
Of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.
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Erythrite as a noun (mineral):
Red cobalt, a secondary hydrated arsenate of cobalt minerals with the formula (Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O).