First Known Use: 1849
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phosphide
noun phos·phide \-ˌfīd\
Definition of PHOSPHIDE
: a binary compound of phosphorus with a more electropositive element or group
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phosphide
noun phos·phide \-ˌfīd\
Medical Definition of PHOSPHIDE
: a binary compound of phosphorus with a more electropositive element or group
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