"phosgene" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfɒsd͡ʒiːn/, /ˈfɒzd͡ʒiːn/ Forms: phosgenes [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs, “light”) + -gene, due to its first synthesis involving sunlight. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|φῶς||light}} Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs, “light”), {{affix|en|-gene}} -gene Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} phosgene (usually uncountable, plural phosgenes)
  1. (inorganic chemistry) carbonyl chloride Wikipedia link: phosgene Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Chlorine, Gases, Inorganic compounds Derived forms: phosgene oxime

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