Vocabulary Entry

phosphorous

|noun • adjective

noun

A chemical element with the symbol P, known for its role in biological molecules and energy transfer.

Example Sentences

"Phosphorous is essential for plant growth and energy transfer in cells."

"The fertilizers contained a high concentration of phosphorous."

"Researchers studied the effects of phosphorous on aquatic ecosystems."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Phosphorous compounds are often used in agriculture."

"The chemist analyzed the phosphorous content in the samples."

"Some phosphorous minerals are important for industrial applications."