phosphorus
/ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/
UK: /ˈfɒs.fɹəs/
FⱰS · fə · ɹəs (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin phōsphorus, from Ancient Greek φωσφόρος (phōsphóros, “the bearer of light”), from φῶς (phôs, “light”) + φέρω (phérō, “to bear, carry”).
Example Sentences
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