Phosphine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004269",
  "term": "Phosphine",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A colorless, highly toxic, and flammable gas with the chemical formula PH3, possessing a characteristic garlic or decaying fish odor. In industrial applications, it is used as a fumigant for stored grains and other agricultural products to control pests. Phosphine is also employed in the semiconductor industry as a dopant for silicon.",
  "synonyms": [
    "phosphane",
    "phosphorus hydride",
    "phosphureted hydrogen"
  ],
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Phosphin",
    "es": "fosfina",
    "fr": "phosphine"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/phosphine/"
}