phosphorous
IPA: fˈɑsfɝʌs
noun
- (proscribed) Misspelling of phosphorus. [(chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.]
adjective
- (chemistry) Of or pertaining to phosphorus.
- Resembling phosphorus.
- (chemistry) Of relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus.
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Examples of "phosphorous" in Sentences
- This colourless viscous liquid is the ester of phosphorous acid and phenol.
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