adj
phosphorous
Phosphorous (adj) means relating to or containing phosphorus, especially in its less-oxidized chemical form. Example: “The lab handled the phosphorous compound with extra care.”
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Relating to or containing phosphorus, especially in its less-oxidized chemical form.
"The lab handled the phosphorous compound with extra care."
How to use phosphorous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA technical adjective describing something that contains or relates to phosphorus.
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Easy to confuse with the element name "phosphorus" (noun) — "phosphorous" is the adjective form.
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What does “phosphorous” mean?
The word “phosphorous” means relating to or containing phosphorus, especially in its less-oxidized chemical form. In plain terms, a technical adjective describing something that contains or relates to phosphorus.
How do you use “phosphorous” in a sentence?
Here is “phosphorous” used in a sentence: “The lab handled the phosphorous compound with extra care.”
What part of speech is “phosphorous”?
“Phosphorous” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of phosphorous?
"phosphorous" (adj) means relating to or containing phosphorus, especially in its less-oxidized chemical form.
