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arsine

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːsiːn/
Definition of arsine

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a poisonous gas smelling slightly of garlic, made by the reaction of some arsenides with acids.
    • Alternative name: arsenic trihydride; chemical formula: AsH3

Origin:

late 19th century: from arsenic, on the pattern of amine

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