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phosphorus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • phosphorus noun A chemical element (symbol P, atomic number 15) that exists in several forms, some of which glow or ignite easily.

Senses

phosphorus is used for these senses in English:

  • morning star (astronomy) The planet Venus as observed in the eastern sky around dawn.
  • phosphorus (chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
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