Phosgene

Word PHOSGENE
Character 8
Hyphenation phos gene
Pronunciations /ˈfɒsdʒiːn/

Definitions and meanings of "Phosgene"

What do we mean by phosgene?

A colorless gas, COCl2, having an odor similar to mown or moldy hay, used as a poison gas and in making resins, plastics, and dyes. noun

Producing, or produced by, the action of light; -- used specifically to designate a gas also called carbonyl chloride. See carbonyl. adjective

A reactive chemical substance (COCl2), also called carbonyl choride, used in synthesis of numerous substances. In the First Worlds War it was also used as a poisonous gas in combat. noun

Alternative form of carbonyl chloride. noun

A colorless poisonous gas that smells like new-mown hay; used in chemical warfare noun

Carbonyl chloride

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The word "phosgene" in example sentences

For example, a chemical known as phosgene, used as a nerve gas during World War I, has long been used to make bisphenol A, the chemical building block of polycarbonate plastics. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And it seems that the high likelihood is that the two things are, indeed, a canister, a small thing about the size of a soda can of phosgene, which is a chemical warfare agent. ❋ Unknown (2007)

This was a nerve gas known as phosgene and it is lethal. ❋ Unknown (2007)

And it seems that the high likelihood is that the two things are, indeed, a canister -- a small thing about the size of a soda can of phosgene, which is a chemical warfare agent. ❋ Unknown (2007)

A poison gas called phosgene was taken from Iraq 11 years ago. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But one of the things -- it ` s very, very -- you ` ve got to be very, very careful because it can turn into some other -- other, as I call it ethyl-methyl bad stuff, you know, such as phosgene, if it ` s allowed to sit in the sunlight for too long, if it ` s not cool. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Choking agents, such as phosgene and diphosgene, block respiration by damaging the breathing mechanism, which can be fatal. ❋ United States Army (1998)

-- On the other hand, there are the relatively volatile substances, such as phosgene, which can be used immediately before an attack. ❋ Unknown (1921)

No really harmful persistent compound appeared before the advent of mustard gas, and the dangerous non-persistent types, such as phosgene, could not have been used with great success, owing to the fact that very considerable quantities would have been required to produce any serious effect. ❋ Unknown (1921)

The familiar Green Cross represented the slightly persistent, volatile, lethal compounds, such as phosgene and diphosgene. ❋ Unknown (1921)

"phosgene" which was decidedly dangerous, was also used, as well as a little "blue cross," which apart from making one sneeze had no very ill effect, unless inhaled in large quantities. ❋ W. C. C. Weetman (N/A)

How about Uncle Stewie's private stock of homemade phosgene gas? ❋ Unknown (2009)

In keeping with 1946 military plans, a phosgene * gas generator would be deployed here. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It would be easier if phosgene grew on trees, but life ain't ever easy is it? ❋ Unknown (2008)

In order to save money, I suggest that our artillery shells be filled with Asbestos, instead of more traditional ingredients, such as ball shrapnel, phosphorus, phosgene, or mustard gas. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Hans tells us he can build phosgene shells because he saw pictures of them while serving in Iraq. ❋ Unknown (2008)

At our top secret foundry in Oshawa, Ontario (just off of Park Road, south of Hwy 401, near the Tim Hortons) we melt down high grade titanium for the phosgene shells. ❋ Unknown (2008)

At $20,000 a shell we want to make sure or phosgene shells fall as close to our target as possible. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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