About The Word Phosphine
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Phosphine
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What's The Definition Of Phosphine?
[n] a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
Synonyms | Synonyms for Phosphine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Phosphine: Phosphine In Webster's Dictionary \Phos"phine\, n. (Chem.)
A colorless gas, {PH3}, analogous to ammonia, and having a
disagreeable odor resembling that of garlic. Called also
{hydrogen phosphide}, and formerly, {phosphureted hydrogen}.
Note: It is the most important compound of phosphorus and
hydrogen, and is produced by the action of caustic
potash on phosphorus. It is spontaneously inflammable,
owing to impurities, and in burning produces peculiar
vortical rings of smoke.
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