Definitions for phosgene
ˈfɒs dʒin, ˈfɒz-phos·gene

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1. phosgenenoun

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

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1. phosgenenoun

   A reactive chemical substance (COCl2), also called carbonyl choride, used in synthesis of numerous substances. In the First World War it was also used as a poisonous gas in combat.

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1. Phosgene

   Phosgene is the organic chemical compound with the formula COCl2. It is a toxic, colorless gas; in low concentrations, its musty odor resembles that of freshly cut hay or grass. It can be thought of as formaldehyde with the hydrogen atoms replaced by chlorine atoms. Phosgene is a valued and important industrial building block, especially for the production of precursors of polyurethanes and polycarbonate plastics. Phosgene is extremely poisonous and was used as a chemical weapon during World War I, where it was responsible for 85,000 deaths. It was a highly potent pulmonary irritant and quickly filled enemy trenches due to it being a heavy gas. It is classified as a Schedule 3 substance under the Chemical Weapons Convention. In addition to its industrial production, small amounts occur from the breakdown and the combustion of organochlorine compounds, such as chloroform.

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1. phosgene

   Phosgene is a colorless and poisonous gas that was used as a chemical weapon during World War I. It is also used in the industrial production of other chemicals such as plastics and pesticides. Its chemical formula is COCl2, indicating it is composed of one carbon atom, one oxygen atom, and two chlorine atoms. Phosgene can cause severe lung damage and death if inhaled. Its name comes from the Greek words for "light" and "I produce," because it was originally produced by illuminating a mixture of chlorine and carbon monoxide.

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1. Phosgeneadjective

   producing, or produced by, the action of light; -- formerly used specifically to designate a gas now called carbonyl chloride. See Carbonyl

2. Etymology: [Gr. fw^s light + the root of gi`gnesqai to be born: cf. F. phosgne.]

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1. Phosgene

   Phosgene is the chemical compound with the formula COCl2. This colorless gas gained infamy as a chemical weapon during World War I. It is also a valued industrial reagent and building block in synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. In low concentrations, its odor resembles freshly cut hay or grass. In addition to its industrial production, small amounts occur naturally from the breakdown and the combustion of organochlorine compounds, such as those used in refrigeration systems. The chemical was named by combining the Greek words 'phos' and genesis; it does not mean it contains any phosphorus.

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1. Phosgene

   A highly toxic gas that has been used as a chemical warfare agent. It is an insidious poison as it is not irritating immediately, even when fatal concentrations are inhaled. (From The Merck Index, 11th ed, p7304)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of phosgene in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of phosgene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of phosgene in a Sentence

1. Chief Keith Drabick:

   This catastrophic failure, if it occurs, it will produce hydrogen chloride and phosgene gas into the atmosphere.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ GCIDE
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
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6. ^ Wikidata
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