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phosphorus meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of phosphorus at MeaningMonkey.org. phosphorus meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PHOSPHORUS noun
Definition of phosphorus (noun)
- 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
- synonyms: atomic number 15, P
- a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
- synonyms: daystar, Lucifer, morning star
Source: Princeton University Wordnet