Phosphine

word

1. Noun

A colorless gas, PH3, analogous to ammonia, and having a disagreeable odor resembling that of garlic. Called also hydrogen phosphide, and formerly, phosphureted hydrogen.

2. Noun

a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
Vocabulary classified under Physics
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word