phosgene
/ˈfɒsd͡ʒɪn/US/ˈfɒzd͡ʒiːn/
phosgene noun: carbonyl chloride.
Noun
phosgene (usually uncountable, plural phosgenes)
- carbonyl chloride
- “‘Poison gas’?” A new one on Lew. But Dr. De Bottle had taken on a somber look. “Phosgene.”2006, Thomas Pynchon, Against the Day, Vintage, published 2007, page 265
- Remote and cold, H-276 is nevertheless of interest due to phosgene gas in its thick chlorine atmosphere. This could indicate primitive chlorine-based life. However, no detailed study has been completed.2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: H-276, Pytheas System
phosgene meaning in Tamil
phosgene in Tamil
- கரியமில வாயும், பொசுசீன்
Forms of phosgene
| plural | phosgenes |
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Origin of phosgene
From Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs, “light”) + -gene, due to its first synthesis involving sunlight.
Words formed from phosgene
Questions about phosgene
- What does phosgene mean?
- Phosgene means carbonyl chloride.
- What is phosgene in Tamil?
- Phosgene in Tamil is கரியமில வாயும், பொசுசீன். See Phosgene meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is phosgene?
- Phosgene is a noun.
- How do you pronounce phosgene?
- Phosgene is pronounced /ˈfɒsd͡ʒɪn/ (UK).
- What is the plural of phosgene?
- The plural of phosgene is phosgenes.
Words near phosgene in the dictionary
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