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phosgene

phos·gene

UK/ˈfɒsd͡ʒɪn/ US/ˈfɒzd͡ʒiːn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a colorless poisonous gas that smells like new-mown hay; used in chemical warfare

Origin

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

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