phosphine

noun
phos·​phine | \ ˈfäs-ˌfēn How to pronounce phosphine (audio) \

Definition of phosphine

1 : any of various derivatives of phosphine analogous to amines but weaker as bases
2 : a colorless poisonous flammable gas PH3 that is a weaker base than ammonia and that is used especially to fumigate stored grain

First Known Use of phosphine

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for phosphine

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phosphine

noun
phos·​phine | \ -ˌfēn How to pronounce phosphine (audio) \

Medical Definition of phosphine

1 : a colorless poisonous flammable gas PH3 that is a weaker base than ammonia and that is used especially to fumigate stored grain
2 : any of various derivatives of phosphine analogous to amines but weaker as bases