fósforo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- match noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
- phosphorus noun A chemical element (symbol P, atomic number 15) that exists in several forms, some of which glow or ignite easily.
Senses
fósforo is used for these senses in English:
- match A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
- phosphorus (chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
match — full definition
- noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
- noun Something or someone equal or corresponding to another.
- noun A small stick tipped with a substance that ignites by friction.
- verb To correspond to, resemble, or be equivalent to something else.
- verb To pair or fit things together suitably.