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phosphine

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phos·phine  (fsfn) also phos·phin (-fn)
n.
1. A colorless, spontaneously flammable poisonous gas, PH3, having a fishy odor and used as a doping agent for solid-state components.
2. Any of several organic compounds having the structure of an amine but with phosphorus in place of nitrogen.
phosphine [ˈfɒsfiːn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless flammable gas that is slightly soluble in water and has a strong fishy odour: used as a pesticide. Formula: PH3
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.phosphine - a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
gas - a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
pesticide - a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
Translations
phosphine [ˈfɒsfiːn] N → fosfino m


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