tributylphosphine

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noun
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  • (chemistry) A tertiary phosphine, most commonly encountered as a ligand in transition metal complexes, with some industrial applications.

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Compound from English tri- (three, affix, inversion of tri-) + English butyl + English phosphine.

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phosphine

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