phosphorus pentasulfide

noun

: a light-yellow hygroscopic crystalline compound P₂S₅ or P₄S₁₀ used chiefly in making organic sulfur compounds, flotation reagents, and additives for lubricating oils; di-phosphorus pentasulfide

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