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Definition of Phosphine

1. Noun. A colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide.

Definition of Phosphine

1. n. A colorless gas, PH₃, analogous to ammonia, and having a disagreeable odor resembling that of garlic. Called also hydrogen phosphide, and formerly, phosphureted hydrogen.

2. n. Chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt.

Definition of Phosphine

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Medical Definition of Phosphine

1. A colourless gas, PH3, analogous to ammonia, and having a disagreeable odour resembling that of garlic. Synonym: hydrogen phosphide, and formerly, phosphureted hydrogen. 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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