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phosphine

/ˈfɒs.fiːn/

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noun

/ˈfɒs.fiːn/C1formalscientific
  • ruБесцветный, легковоспламеняющийся и высокотоксичный газ с сильным рыбным запахом, обычно используемый в качестве фумиганта и пестицида.

A colorless, flammable, and highly toxic gas with a strong fishy odor, commonly used as a fumigant and pesticide.

uncountable

  1. Colorless toxic gasC1formalscientific

    A colorless, flammable, and highly toxic gas with a strong fishy odor, used as a pesticide and in chemical synthesis.

    ruБесцветный токсичный газ

    • Phosphine is commonly used to fumigate stored grain.
    • The strong fishy smell of phosphine can be detected at very low concentrations.
    • Exposure to phosphine gas can cause serious health issues.
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