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bismuthine

American  
[biz-muh-theen, -thin] / ˈbɪz məˌθin, -θɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. an unstable hydride of bismuth, BiH 3 , analogous to arsine and stibine.

  2. any derivative of this compound in which the hydrogen atoms are replaced by one or more organic groups.

Etymology

Origin of bismuthine

bismuth + -ine 2

Example Sentences

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The mineral was known to A. Cronstedt in 1758, and was named bismuthine by F.S.

From Project Gutenberg

Bismuth is nearly always found in nature in the metallic state; but occasionally it is met with as sulphide in bismuthine and as carbonate in bismutite.

From Project Gutenberg

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