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Meaning of "phosgene" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHOSGENE

From Greek phōs light + -gene, variant of -gen.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PHOSGENE

phosgene  [ˈfɒzdʒiːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOSGENE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Phosgene is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHOSGENE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

phosgene

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.

Definition of phosgene in the English dictionary

The definition of phosgene in the dictionary is a colourless easily liquefied poisonous gas, carbonyl chloride, with an odour resembling that of new-mown hay: used in chemical warfare as a lethal choking agent and in the manufacture of pesticides, dyes, and polyurethane resins. Formula: COCl2.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOSGENE


agene
ˈeɪdʒiːn
antigene
ˈæntɪˌdʒiːn
asparagine
əˈspærəˌdʒiːn
diphosgene
daɪˈfɒzdʒiːn
gene
dʒiːn
hygiene
ˈhaɪdʒiːn
indigene
ˈɪndɪˌdʒiːn
ingine
ɪnˈdʒiːn
jean
dʒiːn
jin
dʒiːn
Neogene
ˈniːəˌdʒiːn
oncogene
ˈɒŋkəʊˌdʒiːn
Palaeogene
ˈpælɪəˌdʒiːn
paleogene
ˈpælɪəʊˌdʒiːn
pathogene
ˈpæθəˌdʒiːn
photogene
ˈfəʊtəʊˌdʒiːn
polygene
ˈpɒlɪˌdʒiːn
sagene
səˈdʒiːn
supergene
ˈsuːpərˌdʒiːn
transgene
ˈtrænzˌdʒiːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOSGENE

phoronid
phosgenite
phosphatase
phosphate
phosphatic
phosphatide
phosphatidic
phosphatidyl
phosphatidylcholine
phosphatidylethanolamine
phosphatidylserine
phosphatisation
phosphatise
phosphatization
phosphatize
phosphaturia
phosphaturic
phosphene
phosphide
phosphine

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOSGENE

complementary gene
cymogene
Eogene
epigene
gasogene
homeobox gene
jumping gene
melongene
oligogene
pangene
plasmagene
regulator gene
reporter gene
seltzogene
the Neogene
the Palaeogene
virogene

Synonyms and antonyms of phosgene in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «phosgene» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOSGENE

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The translations of phosgene from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «phosgene» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

光气
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fosgeno
570 millions of speakers

English

phosgene
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विषैली गैस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفوسجين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фосген
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fosgênio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিষাক্ত গ্যাস-বিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

phosgène
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Phosgene
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Phosgen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホスゲン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

포스겐
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Phosgene
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chất hóa học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

phosgene
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॉस्जीन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fosgen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fosgene
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fosgen
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фосген
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fosgen
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωσγένιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fosgeen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fosgen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

phosgene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of phosgene

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOSGENE»

The term «phosgene» is regularly used and occupies the 55.639 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOSGENE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «phosgene» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «phosgene» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about phosgene

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOSGENE»

Discover the use of phosgene in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to phosgene and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Phosgene: And Related Carbonyl Halides
Although more than 7000 papers have appeared on phosgene and some 1000 papers on its analogues, this is the first book on these interesting chemicals.
T.A. Ryan, E.A. Seddon, K.R. Seddon, 1996
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Phosgene Toxicity
This series of Major Hazards Monographs consider topics as diverse as ammonia toxicity, explosive overpressure, thermal radiation, source terms and piping failures.
‎1993
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Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations: ...
The use of phosgene can often be avoided by substituting one of the phosgene alternatives, diphosgene or triphosgene; these are treated separately in the next subsection. What follows is an attempt to make some general comments for ...
Alan R. Katritzky, Otto Meth-Cohn, Thomas L. Gilchrist, 1995
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Phosgene: Health and Safety Guide ; this is a Companion ...
2.1 Exposure Human exposure to phosgene is by inhalation. Potential sources of exposure include the production and use of phosgene, ambient air and from the photo and thermal degradation of chlorinated solvents and polymers. Although ...
‎1998
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Weapons of Mass Destruction
Aum Shinrikyo attempted to assassinate a Japanese reporter (Shoko Egawa) by piping phosgene through the mail slot in her apartment door. The victim of the attack suffered no permanent injury, however,due to an insufficient concentration of ...
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Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicology and Treatment
Health Protection Agency, Chilton, UK Phosgene is a colourless gas first prepared by John Davy in 1812. It was developed as a chemical weapon by German workers during World War I (WWI) and was first used, against British troops, near ...
Dr Timothy T. Marrs, Robert L. Maynard, Frederick Sidell, 2007
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Weapons of Mass Destruction, What You Should Know: A ...
No standards or recommendations are available for phosgene oxime. CHOKING/ LUNG/PULMONARY AGENTS PHOSGENE (CG) What is phosgene? Phosgene is a colorless nonflammable gas that has the odor of freshly cut hay.
Gladson I. Nwanna, 2004
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Handbook of Compressed Gases
Detailed recommendations on these and other materials for various purposes in phosgene service may be obtained from phosgene suppliers. SAFE STORAGE, HANDLING, AND USE Since phosgene is a highly toxic gas, appropriate ...
Compressed Gas Association, 1999
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Lees' Loss Prevention in the Process Industries: Hazard ...
For the pipework on a phosgene plant seamless tubes are preferred to seam- welded ones. The pipework should take into account both the maximum and minimum temperatures which may occur. Stress relieving heat treatment may be  ...
Sam Mannan, 2004
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Medical Response to Terrorism: Preparedness and Clinical ...
Phosgene was also used during World War I, both alone and mixed with chlorine gas. Phosgene was the likely culprit in nearly 80% of poison gas deaths that occurred during the war ( 1 ,2). Use of phosgene on the battlefield was estimated to ...
Daniel C. Keyes, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOSGENE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term phosgene is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tube passengers used as germ war guinea pigs: The history of …
Chlorine gave way to phosgene, which gave way to mustard gas which attacked the skin, causing horrible blistering, as well as the lungs. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
'No environmental hazard' after massive North Brunswick fire, EPA …
The chemicals at the site included chlorine, phosgene, and hydrogen cyanide, officials said. The EPA will continue to monitor the area, ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
3
Authorities detonate M122 photo flash bomb that washed up on St …
Items like leaked mustard projectiles, phosgene bombs, toxic munitions and riot-controlled agent projectiles were dumped into the water in the ... «ABC Action News, Jul 15»
4
IS group used chemical arms against Kurds: report
Of the phosgene are indications from twelve YPG personnel that were affected by the first attack that we documented in Syria. The effects are ... «RFI, Jul 15»
5
Developer cited for illegal burning
According to the state department of health, depending on the type of plastic, burning can release dioxin, phosgene, hydrogen chloride, ... «Deerfield Valley News, Jul 15»
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Kim Jong-un invites entire US government to visit pesticide plant
The chemicals that the regime is producing include hydrogen cyanide, phosgene, sarin, tabun, chlorine and a number of agents from the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Kim Jong-un pesticide facility 'may double as weapon factory'
The chemicals that the regime is producing include hydrogen cyanide, phosgene, sarin, tabun, chlorine and a number of agents from the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Chloroacetyl chloride market - global size, share, industry trends …
Chloroacetyl chloride may be prepared from chloroacetic acid and phosphorus pentachloride, thionyl chloride, or phosgene. Chloroacetyl ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
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New OSHA Penalties for DuPont After Deadly Leak
... an independent government watchdog, said a “series of preventable safety shortcomings” ultimately triggered the release of phosgene, a gas ... «Texas Tribune, Jul 15»
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Analysts at Cowen Maintain their "Market Perform" rating for Axiall …
... calcium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid (HCL) and phosgene derivatives, and compound products, such as vinyl compounds and compound ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»

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