phosphide

American  

[fos-fahyd, -fid] / ˈfɒs faɪd, -fɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a binary compound of phosphorus with a basic element or group.

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phosphide British  

/ ˈfɒsfaɪd /

noun

1. any compound of phosphorus with another element, esp a more electropositive element

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Etymology

Origin of phosphide

1840–50; phosph- + -ide ( def. )

Example Sentences

That puts a dent in its 5,867% gain in the past 12 months, as investors bet on explosive demand for its indium phosphide substrates, used for optical—networking and photonic components within data centers.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The quantity of aluminium phosphide used by Akter was nearly three times the amount recommended by the manufacturer, which said it should be used only in commercial warehouses not homes.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

Gallium indium phosphide has not been used in commercially available PV cells yet, but this study points to its potential beyond solar power, the researchers say.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2023

It was there that he created the gallium arsenide phosphide crystals that emitted a visible red light.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022

The calcium phosphide is prepared by igniting phosphorus in connection with newly slaked lime made chemically pure by calcination.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 by Various