phosgene

See also: phosgène

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) +‎ γεννάω (gennáō).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfɒsd͡ʒiːn/, /ˈfɒzd͡ʒiːn/

Noun

phosgene (usually uncountable, plural phosgenes)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) carbonyl chloride
    • 2006, Thomas Pynchon, Against the Day, Vintage, published 2007, page 265:
      “‘Poison gas’?” A new one on Lew. But Dr. De Bottle had taken on a somber look. “Phosgene.”

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