ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Phosphine

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈfɒsfiːn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phosphine is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry, uncountable) A toxic gas, chemical formula PH₃.

Meaning

(inorganic chemistry, uncountable) A toxic gas, chemical formula PH₃.

More Meanings

  1. (organic chemistry, countable) Any alkyl or aryl derivative of this compound, PR₃ (where at least one R is not H),
  2. (dyeing) Chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt.

Word Forms

Synonyms for phosphine

Depending on context, synonyms include phosphane.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include phosphane, phosphin, diphosphine, phosphino, diphenylphosphine, phosphorane.

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