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Definition of arsonic acid in English:

arsonic acid

noun

Chemistry

  • Any of a group of acids which are organic derivatives of arsenious acid, analogous to the phosphonic acids.

    The general formula of arsonic acids is RAsO(OH)₂, where R denotes an alkyl, aryl, or other organic group.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Watts (1815–1884), chemist.