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Phospham

Phos′pham

,
Noun.
[
Phosph
orus +
am
monia.]
(Chem.)
An inert amorphous white powder,
PN2H
, obtained by passing ammonia over heated phosphorus.
[Spelt also
phosphame
.]
Phos′pham′ic
(#)
,
Adj.

Definition 2024


phospham

phospham

English

Noun

phospham (plural phosphams)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) A polymeric phosphorus nitride amide, of general formula [NPNH]n, obtained by the reaction of phosphorus with ammonia.

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