arsine

  1. Noun.  (context, inorganic compound) A compound of arsenic and hydrogen, AsH3, a colorless and exceedingly poisonous gas, having an odor like garlic.
  2. Noun.  (context, organic chemistry) Any organic derivative of this compound, or of diarsane, triarsane etc.

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