phosphine

noun phos·phine \-ˌfēn\

Definition of PHOSPHINE

: any of various derivatives of phosphine analogous to amines but weaker as bases

: a colorless poisonous flammable gas PH₃ that is a weaker base than ammonia and that is used especially to fumigate stored grain

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1869

Medical Dictionary

noun phos·phine \-ˌfēn\

: a colorless poisonous flammable gas PH₃ that is a weaker base than ammonia and that is used especially to fumigate stored grain

: any of various derivatives of phosphine analogous to amines but weaker as bases

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