phosgene

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Pronunciation

/ˈfɒsd͡ʒɪn/

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/ˈfɒsd͡ʒɪn/ · /ˈfɒzd͡ʒiːn/(US)

Definition of phosgene

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noun

(uncountable, usually)carbonyl chloride

““‘Poison gas’?” A new one on Lew. But Dr. De Bottle had taken on a somber look. “Phosgene.””
“Remote and cold, H-276 is nevertheless of interest due to phosgene gas in its thick chlorine atmosphere. This could indicate primitive chlorine-based life. However, no detailed study has been completed.”

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From Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs, “light”) + -gene, due to its first synthesis involving sunlight.

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