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Meaning of Phosgene | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈfɒsd͡ʒɪn

Definitions

carbonyl chloride

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

العربية الفوسجين
Deutsch Phosgen
Suomi fosgeeni
Français phosgène
Bahasa Indonesia fosgen
Svenska fosgen

Examples

““‘Poison gas’?” A new one on Lew. But Dr. De Bottle had taken on a somber look. “Phosgene.””
“Remote and cold, H-276 is nevertheless of interest due to phosgene gas in its thick chlorine atmosphere. This could indicate primitive chlorine-based life. However, no detailed study has been completed.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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