phosphonitrile

noun

phos·​pho·​nitrile

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: a bivalent ion PN⁺⁺ or radical PN consisting of phosphorus and nitrogen and known in the form of polymeric compounds especially halides [as phosphonitrile chloride (PNCl₂)_n]

phosphonitrilic

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adjective

Word History

Etymology

phosph- + nitrile

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