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arsine
(ahr´sēn)
any of several colorless, volatile arsenical bases that are highly toxic and carcinogenic; the most common one is AsH3, arsenous hydride. Some of their compounds have been used in warfare, and a major industrial use is in the production of
microelectronic components. Inhalation leads to massive red blood cell hemolysis with secondary renal failure and jaundice.
A garliclike odor may be noted with high concentrations.

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