A cell and blood poison, many organic derivatives of which have been used in chemical warfare. SYN: arsenic trihydride, arseniureted hydrogen, arsenous hydride.
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ar·sine är-'sēn, 'är-. n a colorless flammable extremely poisonous gas AsH3 with an odor like garlic also a derivative of arsine
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ar·sine (ahrґsēn) any member of a peculiar group of volatile arsenical bases, formed when arsenous acid is brought in contact with albuminous substances. The typical arsine is AsH3, arsenous hydride or arseniuretted hydrogen, a very poisonous gas, and some of its compounds have been used in warfare. A major industrial use is in the production of microelectronic components. It is carcinogenic and also causes hemolysis, jaundice, gastroenteritis, and nephritis.Medical dictionary. 2011.