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phosphorous Definition

phos·pho·rous (fäs′fə rəs, fäs fôr′əs)

adjective

  1. phosphorescent

  2. Etymology: Fr phosphoreux

    of, like, or containing phosphorus, esp. trivalent phosphorus

Etymology: phosphor(us) + -ous

phosphorous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • potassium: We basically just do not show any deficiencies of phosphorous, potassium, sodium, sulfur, chloride or fluoride.
  • bomb: War time memories of a girl from Felbridge During the 1940's a phosphorous bomb was dropped by a stray plane.
  • acid: In phosphorous acid, the two hydrogen atoms in the -OH groups are acidic, but the other one isn't.
  • input: For further details, see the Phosphorous inputs to Lough Neagh slideshow.
  • content: The other issue concerning the disposal of slurry is its nutrient content, particularly its phosphorous content.
  • atom: For example, phosphorous atoms are commonly added to parts of the silicon to increase conductivity.