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arsine

noun
ar·​sine | \ är-ˈsēn How to pronounce arsine (audio) , ˈär-ˌ\

Definition of arsine

: a colorless flammable extremely poisonous gas AsH3 with an odor like garlic also : a derivative of arsine

Examples of arsine in a Sentence

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 The reason for the latter recommendation is that arsenic has a tendency to transform to the airborne arsine (AsH3) given the right conditions of humidity and light. — James Rogers, Fox News, "Deadly discovery: Poisonous books found in university library," 6 July 2018

First Known Use of arsine

1851, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for arsine

International Scientific Vocabulary, from arsenic

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arsine

noun
ar·​sine | \ är-ˈsēn, ˈär-ˌ How to pronounce arsine (audio) \

Medical Definition of arsine

: a colorless flammable extremely poisonous gas AsH3 with an odor like garlic also : a derivative of arsine

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