phosphide
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of phosphide
1840–50; phosph- + -ide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
China’s controls, to take effect from August 1, will apply to eight gallium-related products: gallium antimonide, gallium arsenide, gallium metal, gallium nitride, gallium oxide, gallium phosphide, gallium selenide and indium gallium arsenide.
From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2023
Both in this and in the corresponding phosphide determination care must be taken to avoid absorption of moisture, by allowing the oxides to cool in a desiccator and weighing quickly.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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