phosphorus
/ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ noun C1- A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms. · For quotations using this term, see Citations:phosphorus.
- An atom of this element.
Plural phosphoruses
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“Phosphorus,” I said.
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