phosphins

/ˈfɑs.fɪnz/
noun
  1. A class of chemical compounds containing phosphorus and hydrogen, often used in organic chemistry.
    • The lab stored phosphins in a sealed container to prevent reaction with air.
    • Some phosphins are used as ligands in industrial catalysts.
    • Students learned about the structure of phosphins in their advanced chemistry class.
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