bismuthine
Americannoun
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an unstable hydride of bismuth, BiH 3 , analogous to arsine and stibine.
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any derivative of this compound in which the hydrogen atoms are replaced by one or more organic groups.
Etymology
Origin of bismuthine
Example Sentences
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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 A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
The mineral was known to A. Cronstedt in 1758, and was named bismuthine by F.S.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various
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