noun
- a colorless, flammable gas (PH₃) with a disagreeable odor, produced by the decomposition of organic matter containing phosphorus.
Usage: chemistry; also called phosphine
Examples
- Phosphin is commonly used in semiconductor manufacturing.
- The laboratory detected phosphin gas during the decomposition experiment.
- Phosphin has a garlic-like smell that makes it easy to detect in small quantities.
- Industrial workers must wear protective equipment when handling phosphin.
- Phosphin is highly toxic and requires careful storage in specialized containers.