Definition

A colorless, flammable, and poisonous gas that is often used as a fumigant.

Example

Stibine is used in some agricultural applications as a fumigant to control pests.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of stibine?

No, what is it?

It's a colorless gas used as a fumigant, but it's really toxic.

Wow, that sounds dangerous! I had no idea.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stibine originates from the Greek word 'stibium' (meaning antimony), which refers to the chemical element. The term 'stibium' itself is derived from the Latin 'stibium', which also means antimony. Stibine is a compound of antimony, specifically the sulfide form of antimony.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stibium', the Greek word for antimony, to remember that stibine is related to this chemical element.

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