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- [fos-fer-uh s]
- /ˈfɒs fər əs/
- /ˈfɒs.fər.əs/
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- [fos-fer-uh s]
- /ˈfɒs fər əs/
Definitions of phosphorus word
- noun plural phosphorus Chemistry. a solid, nonmetallic element existing in at least three allotropic forms, one that is yellow, poisonous, flammable, and luminous in the dark, one that is red, less poisonous, and less flammable, and another that is black, insoluble in most solvents, and the least flammable. The element is used in forming smoke screens, its compounds are used in matches and phosphate fertilizers, and it is a necessary constituent of plant and animal life in bones, nerves, and embryos. Symbol: P; atomic weight: 30.974; atomic number: 15; specific gravity: (yellow) 1.82 at 20°C, (red) 2.20 at 20°C, (black) 2.25–2.69 at 20°C. 1
- noun plural phosphorus any phosphorescent substance. 1
- abbreviation PHOSPHORUS phosphor. 1
- abbreviation PHOSPHORUS Phosphor. 1
- noun phosphorus chemical element 1
- uncountable noun phosphorus Phosphorus is a poisonous yellowish-white chemical element. It glows slightly, and burns when air touches it. 0
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Origin of phosphorus
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < New Latin phōsphorus phosphorus; Latin: morning star; see Phosphor
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Parts of speech for Phosphorus
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phosphorus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
phosphorus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for phosphorus
noun phosphorus
- 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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