phosphide

[ fos-fahyd, -fid ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a binary compound of phosphorus with a basic element or group.

phosphide

/ ˈfɒsfaɪd /

noun

1. any compound of phosphorus with another element, esp a more electropositive element

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosphide¹

1840–50; phosph- + -ide ( def )

Example Sentences

Jesmin Akter, 34, had illegally imported aluminium phosphide from Italy to deal with an infestation in her flat in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets, east London.

From BBC

The quantity of aluminium phosphide used by Akter was nearly three times the amount recommended by the manufacturer, which said it should be used only in commercial warehouses not homes.

From BBC

Akter's decision to deal with the issue by taking aluminium phosphide on a passenger flight from Italy could have caused a "catastrophic mid-air incident and put hundreds of lives at risk" if the packaging had been damaged, the judge said.

From BBC

Gallium indium phosphide has not been used in commercially available PV cells yet, but this study points to its potential beyond solar power, the researchers say.

From Science Daily

They will also apply to six germanium products: germanium dioxide, germanium epitaxial growth substrate, germanium ingot, germanium metal, germanium tetrachloride and zinc germanium phosphide.

From Reuters