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phosphorus

/'f/A/sf/@/r/@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

    noun.substance

    Synonyms atomic number 15 p

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky

    noun.object

    Synonyms daystar lucifer morning star

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The morning star; Phosphor.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

phosphorizephosphorizedphosphorogenicphosphoroscopephosphorousphosphorous acidphosphorylphosphuretphosphuretedphotphotalgiaphotic

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