bismuthine

noun

bis·​muth·​ine

ˈbizməˌthēn,

ˈbism-,

-məˌt͟hēn,

-məthə̇n,

-mət͟hə̇n

plural -s

1

: bismuthinite

2

: an unstable gaseous hydride of bismuth BiH₃ of which stable organic derivatives [as trimethyl-bismuthine Bi(CH₃)₃] are known

also : any of such derivatives

the aliphatic bismuthines

Word History

Etymology

French, from bismuth + -ine

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