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/ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ · noun
A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33..
The mining industry also had a hand in two other rollbacks. One was a decision to withdraw a Clinton rule that reduced by 80 percent the permissible standard for arsenic in drinking water.
CSPI says the Trump Administration could take steps to protect consumers from each of these chemicals and support FDA’s broader post-market assessment efforts. It could ensure that FDA sets health-protective limits on heavy metals, like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, in foods consumed by children.
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Arsenic means A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33..
Common synonyms include arsenic trioxide, arsenous oxide, arsenous anhydride, atomic number 33.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The mining industry also had a hand in two other rollbacks. One was a decision to withdraw a Clinton rule that reduced by 80 percent the permissible standard for arsenic in drinking water.
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