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phosphorus in Norwegian

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

phosphorus in Norwegian

fosfor
noun
(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.
    "In chemistry class, we learned that phosphorus must be stored under water because it can catch fire in air."
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phosphorus in a sentence

  • In chemistry class, we learned that phosphorus must be stored under water because it can catch fire in air.
  • Plants need phosphorus to grow strong roots, so gardeners often add it to the soil.

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What is "phosphorus" in Norwegian?
"phosphorus" in Norwegian is fosfor. 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 use "phosphorus" in a sentence?
Example: "In chemistry class, we learned that phosphorus must be stored under water because it can catch fire in air." In Norwegian, "phosphorus" is fosfor.
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