phosphorus

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phos·pho·rus /ˈfɒsfərəs $ ˈfɑːs-/ noun [uncountable]  HCEa poisonous yellowish chemical substance that starts to burn when it is in the air, and shines in the dark. It is a chemical element: symbol P 磷〔一种化学元素，符号为P〕 —phosphoric /fɒsˈfɒrɪk $ fɑːsˈfɔː-, fɑːsˈfɑː-, ˈfɑːsfərɪk/ adjective phosphoric acid 磷酸

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phosphorus• The different soda, magnesia and phosphorus pentoxide levels can be related to the use of a different soda source.• In deeper shade, apply phosphorus occasionally as a boost for flowering plants.• Black phosphorus only occurs at high pressures-this is not shown in figure 6.9.• When combined with the effect on bone, the overall result is a decreased blood phosphorus.• This must be rectified because a higher phosphorus level will interfere with calcium absorption in the horse's gut creating further problems.• Examples are iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium.• There was a trick to it, which involved artillery and white phosphorus, but the overall effect was spectacular.Origin phosphorus (1600-1700) Modern Latin Greek phosphoros “carrying light”

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phosphorus
phos‧pho‧rus /ˈfɒsfərəs $ ˈfɑːs-/ noun [uncountable]a poisonous yellowish chemical substance that starts to burn when it is in the air, and shines in the dark. It is a chemical element: symbol P
—phosphoric /fɒsˈfɒrɪk $ fɑːsˈfɔː-, fɑːsˈfɑː-, ˈfɑːsfərɪk/ adjective:
    phosphoric acid

phos·phorusBrE /ˈfɒsfərəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈfɑːsfərəs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (symbol P) a chemical element. Phosphorus is found in several different forms, including as a poisonous, pale yellow substance that shines in the dark and starts to burn as soon as it is placed in air. 磷