ˈbizməˌthēn, ˈbism-, -məˌthēn, -məthə̇n, -məthə̇n noun
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Etymology: French, from bismuth + -ine
1. : bismuthinite
2. : an unstable gaseous hydride of bismuth BiH 3 of which stable organic derivatives [as trimethyl- bismuthine Bi(CH 3 ) 3 ] are known ; also : any of such derivatives
the aliphatic bismuthines