phosgene的词源

英文词源

phosgene

"A colourless poisonous gas made by the reaction of chlorine and carbon dioxide. It was used as a poison gas, notably in the First World War", Early 19th century: from Greek phōs 'light' + -gen, with reference to its original production by the action of sunlight on chlorine and carbon monoxide.

中文词源

phosgene：光气（有毒气体，用做化学武器）

phos-,光，-gen,产生，词源同gene.一种由氯和一氧化碳制成的化学物质，与太阳光发生反应时生成剧毒气体。

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