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PHOSGENES
Noun
phosgenes
plural of phosgene
Source: Wiktionary
PHOSGENE
Phos"gene, a. Etym: [Gr. phosgène.] (Old Chem.)
Definition: Producing, or produced by, the action of light; -- formerly used specifically to designate a gas now called carbonyl chloride. See Carbonyl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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