English word halophosphine comes from English halo-, English phosphine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| halo- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Forming names of chemical compounds which contain one or more halogen atoms. Sea, salt, salt water. |
| phosphine | English (eng) | (dyeing) chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt. (inorganic compound, uncountable) a toxic gas; hydride of phosphorus, PH3. (organic chemistry, countable) any alkyl or aryl derivative of this compound, PR3 (where at least one R is not H). |
| halophosphine | English (eng) | (inorganic chemistry) Any halogen substituted phosphine. |