ArsenicalArsenicals are chemical compounds that contain arsenic.[1][2] In a military context, the term arsenical refers to toxic arsenic compounds that are used as chemical warfare agents. This includes blister agents, blood agents and vomiting agents.[3][4] Historically, they were used extensively as insecticides, especially lead arsenate. ExamplesBlister agentsBlood agentsVomiting agentsReferences
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