arsenic orange

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Scope note
Synthetic arsenic disulfide first made in the 18th century as the counterpart to natural realgar. The synthetic variety was purer and less expensive, but is no longer used because of its toxicity.
arsenic orange
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024