phosphureted

[ fos-fyuh-ret-id ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. combined with phosphorus, especially in its lowest valence state.

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosphureted¹

phosphuret phosphide ( phosph-, -uret ) + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Reader, did you ever see any one in the dark with their faces and hands rubbed over with phosphureted ether?

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