Associations to the word «Phosphine»

Wiktionary

PHOSPHINE, noun. (chemistry) (uncountable) a toxic gas; hydride of phosphorus, PH3
PHOSPHINE, noun. (chemistry) (countable) any alkyl or aryl derivative of this compound, PR3 (where at least one R is not H)
PHOSPHINE, noun. (dyeing) chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt
PHOSPHINE IMIDE, noun. (chemistry) Any compound having the general formula R3P=NH <=> R3P+-N-H.
PHOSPHINE OXIDE, noun. (chemistry) any compound having the general formula R3P=O <=> R3P+O-
PHOSPHINE OXIDES, noun. Plural of phosphine oxide
PHOSPHINE SULFIDE, noun. (chemistry) Any compound having the general formula R3P=S <=> R3P+S-.
PHOSPHINE SULFIDES, noun. Plural of phosphine sulfide

Dictionary definition

PHOSPHINE, noun. A colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide.

Wise words

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