phosphepine

P3H4O1S1P3H4E1P3I1N1E1

noun

A seven-membered unsaturated heterocycle containing six carbon atoms, one phosphorus atom and three double bonds; any derivative of this compound

Scrabble 23

Meanings

nounphosphepine (plural phosphepines)

plural phosphepines

  1. chemistryA seven-membered unsaturated heterocycle containing six carbon atoms, one phosphorus atom and three double bonds; any derivative of this compound
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APA

phosphepine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phosphepine

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Chicago

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