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Phosphide
Phos′phide
(fŏs′fīd)
, Noun.
(Chem.)
A binary compound of phosphorus.
☞ 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.
Definition 2024
Phosphide
phosphide
phosphide
See also: Phosphide
English
Noun
phosphide (plural phosphides)
- (chemistry) Any binary compound of phosphorus, especially one in oxidation state −3.
Translations
binary compound of phosphorus
Derived terms
- aluminium phosphide, aluminum phosphide
- cadmium phosphide
- calcium phosphide
- copper phosphide
- gallium arsenide phosphide
- indium phosphide