n. any alkyl or aryl derivative of this compound, PR3 (where at least one R is not H)
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A colorless gas, PH3, analogous to ammonia, and having a disagreeable odor resembling that of garlic. Called also hydrogen phosphide, and formerly, phosphureted hydrogen.
n. Chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Same as phosphureted hydrogen (which see, under phosphureted).
n. A coal-tar coloring matter related to acridine. It is a by-product in the manufacture of magenta, and is used chiefly for dyeing leather a reddish yellow. Also known as leather-yellow and Philadelphia yellow G.
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n. a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
Word Usage
"Titan life's metabolism might involve chemical compounds such as phosphine and hydrogen sulfide, which are both foul-smelling gases that are toxic to humans."