noun
- Plural of arsine; compounds derived from arsenic in which arsenic replaces nitrogen in ammonia (AsH₃ and its derivatives).
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Arsines are highly toxic gaseous compounds used in semiconductor manufacturing.
- The laboratory handled arsines with extreme caution due to their poisonous nature.
- Trimethylarsine is one of the most common arsines in organic chemistry.
- Arsines decompose when exposed to heat and light.
- The production of arsines requires specialized equipment and safety protocols.