Noun: cacodyl ka-ku-dil
- The univalent group derived from arsine
"The cacodyl group is important in organometallic chemistry";
- cacodyl group, cacodyl radical, arsenic group
- A poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odour composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air
"cacodyl is extremely dangerous to handle due to its spontaneous combustion in air";
- tetramethyldiarsine
Derived forms: cacodyls
Type of: chemical group, group, organic compound, radical
Encyclopedia: Cacodyl