adamsite
/ˈadəmzʌɪt/noun
An organic arsenic compound which induces vomiting and is irritating to the eyes and lungs, used in the form of an aerosol in chemical warfare, riot control, etc.; also called DM (diphenylaminechlorasine).
- Adamsite is a tricyclic compound. Systematic name: dibenzo-1-chloro-1,4-arsenine; C12H9AsClN..
Origin
Early 20th century. From the name of Roger Adams, U.S. chemist, who apparently isolated the compound in 1918 + -ite.
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