phosphide

/ˈfɑsfaɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound made of phosphorus and another element, often a metal.
    • The lab synthesized a new phosphide for the experiment.
    • Zinc phosphide is used in some rodent poisons.
    • Aluminum phosphide releases a toxic gas when it reacts with moisture.
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