释义 |
cac·o·dyl \ˈkäkəˌdil\ noun (-s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary cacod- (from Greek kakōdēs ill-smelling, from kak- cac- + -ōdēs, akin to ozein to smell) + -yl; originally formed as German kakodyl — more at odor 1. : an arsenical radical As(CH3)2 whose compounds are noted for their vile smell and poisonous properties 2. : a colorless poisonous liquid compound As2(CH3)4 consisting of two cacodyl radicals and having an offensive odor |