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phosphide

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phos·phide  (fsfd) also phos·phid (-fd)
n.
A compound of phosphorus and a more electropositive element or radical.
phosphide [ˈfɒsfaɪd]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any compound of phosphorus with another element, esp a more electropositive element
Translations
phosphide [ˈfɒsfaɪd] N → fosfito m
phosphide
n → Phosphid nt
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