phosgene

See also: phosgène

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɒsd͡ʒiːn/, /ˈfɒzd͡ʒiːn/

Noun

phosgene (usually uncountable, plural phosgenes)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) carbonyl chloride
    • 2006, Thomas Pynchon, Against the Day, Vintage, published 2007, page 265:
      “‘Poison gas’?” A new one on Lew. But Dr. De Bottle had taken on a somber look. “Phosgene.”
    • 2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: H-276, Pytheas System:
      Remote and cold, H-276 is nevertheless of interest due to phosgene gas in its thick chlorine atmosphere. This could indicate primitive chlorine-based life. However, no detailed study has been completed.

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