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. )

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Example Sentences

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phosphide

Additionally, news out of Asia over the weekend pointing to a potential slowdown in supply growth for Indium phosphide, or InP, a semiconductor material, was another key driver on Monday, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

But the transition is exposing a new bottleneck: demand for indium phosphide, a material used in laser components, is expected to outstrip supply from 2026, potentially slowing shipments of next-generation products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

It appears to be difficult to get the tungsten to alloy, and it has to be added to part of the copper as phosphide of tungsten, in considerably greater quantity than is finally required.

From On Laboratory Arts by Richard Threlfall

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