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- [fos-jeen, foz-]
- /ˈfɒs dʒin, ˈfɒz-/
- /ˈfɒz.dʒiːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fos-jeen, foz-]
- /ˈfɒs dʒin, ˈfɒz-/
Definitions of phosgene word
- noun phosgene a poisonous, colorless, very volatile liquid or suffocating gas, COCl 2 , a chemical-warfare compound: used chiefly in organic synthesis. 1
- noun phosgene a colourless easily liquefied poisonous gas, carbonyl chloride, with an odour resembling that of new-mown hay: used in chemical warfare as a lethal choking agent and in the manufacture of pesticides, dyes, and polyurethane resins. Formula: COCl2 0
- noun phosgene a colorless, volatile, highly poisonous liquid, COCl2, prepared by the reaction of carbon monoxide with chlorine in the presence of activated charcoal or, orig., in sunlight; carbonyl chloride: used as a poison gas, in organic synthesis, in making dyes, etc. 0
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Origin of phosgene
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < Greek phôs light (contraction of pháos) + -genēs -gen
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phosgene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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