CEFR C2

arsine

noun

Meaning

A highly poisonous, colorless, flammable gas composed of arsenic and hydrogen.

Examples

Safety protocols require strict monitoring whenever arsine is used in the doping of silicon wafers.
Exposure to even small concentrations of arsine can lead to the rapid destruction of red blood cells.

Synonyms: arsenic hydride, arsenic trihydride

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arsine (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrsiːn/

Definition

A highly poisonous, colorless, flammable gas composed of arsenic and hydrogen.

Examples

Safety protocols require strict monitoring whenever arsine is used in the doping of silicon wafers.
Exposure to even small concentrations of arsine can lead to the rapid destruction of red blood cells.
The laboratory was evacuated immediately after the sensor detected a potential leak of arsine.

How to Use arsine

exposure to arsine (collocation): the act of coming into contact with the gas — "Long-term exposure to arsine can cause severe kidney damage."
arsine gas (collocation): the physical state of the chemical — "The facility installed specialized detectors to identify any trace of arsine gas."

Synonyms of arsine

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