Definition of RATSBANE

ratsbane

Meanings

Plural: ratsbanes

Noun

  • a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
  • Rat poison; white arsenic.

Origin / Etymology

From rat's + bane. Compare henbane.

Synonyms

arsenic, arsenic trioxide, arsenous anhydride, arsenous oxide, white arsenic

Scrabble Score: 10

ratsbane is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ratsbane is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 12

ratsbane is a valid Words With Friends word