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- [fos-fer, -fawr]
- /ˈfɒs fər, -fɔr/
- /ˈfɔsfə/
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- [fos-fer, -fawr]
- /ˈfɒs fər, -fɔr/
Definitions of phosphor word
- noun phosphor the morning star, especially Venus. 1
- adjective phosphor Archaic. phosphorescent. 1
- noun phosphor luminous substance 1
- noun phosphor a substance, such as the coating on a cathode-ray tube, capable of emitting light when irradiated with particles or electromagnetic radiation 0
- noun phosphor the morning star, esp. Venus 0
- noun phosphor phosphorus: now esp. in phosphor bronze, a bronze having a very small amount of phosphorus in it 0
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Origin of phosphor
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < French phosphore < Latin Phōsphorus Phosphor
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Parts of speech for Phosphor
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phosphor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
phosphor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for phosphor
noun phosphor
- daystar — morning star
- morning star — a bright planet, especially Venus, seen in the east immediately before sunrise.
- lucifer — a proud, rebellious archangel, identified with Satan, who fell from heaven.
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