English dictionary
phosphine
/'f/A/sf/i/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A colorless gas, PH<sub>3</sub>, analogous to ammonia, and having a disagreeable odor resembling that of garlic. Called also <i>hydrogen phosphide</i>, and formerly, <i>phosphureted hydrogen</i>.
Source: webster1913
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Chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt.
Source: webster1913