Phosphide

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A compound of phosphorus and a more electropositive element or radical.
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  • n. Any binary compound of phosphorus, especially one in oxidation state −3.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A binary compound of phosphorus.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A combination of phosphorus with a single element: as, phosphide of iron or copper.
    • Word Usage
    "Local golf courses are using rodent oat bait containing zinc phosphide, which is toxic and poisonous to humans and animals."
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