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phosphorus in Japanese

phosphorus in Japanese is リン, 燐 — phosphorus means a chemical element (symbol P, atomic number 15) that exists in several forms, some of which glow or ignite easily.

phosphorus in Japanese

リン
noun
Pronounced: rin
(chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
noun
Pronounced: rin
(chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

What does "phosphorus" mean?

  1. noun A chemical element (symbol P, atomic number 15) that exists in several forms, some of which glow or ignite easily.
    "Phosphorus is a key ingredient in matches and fertilizers."
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phosphorus in a sentence

  • Phosphorus is a key ingredient in matches and fertilizers.

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What is "phosphorus" in Japanese?

"phosphorus" in Japanese is リン, 燐. phosphorus means: A chemical element (symbol P, atomic number 15) that exists in several forms, some of which glow or ignite easily.

How do you pronounce リン?

"phosphorus" in Japanese is リン, pronounced "rin".

How do you use "phosphorus" in a sentence?

Example: "Phosphorus is a key ingredient in matches and fertilizers." In Japanese, "phosphorus" is リン, 燐.

Are there other ways to say "phosphorus" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "phosphorus": リン, 燐.

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