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Phosphine

Noun CEFR B2
ˈfɒsfiːn

Definitions

  1. A toxic gas, chemical formula PH₃.
    uncountable
  2. Any alkyl or aryl derivative of this compound, PR₃ (where at least one R is not H),
    countable
  3. Chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolfosfina
Françaisphosphine
DeutschPhosphin
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CEFR level

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

phosphine imide phosphine oxide phosphine sulfide Phosphines phosphinic acid phosphinidene

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