Phosphorus Synonyms

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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)
Synonyms:
  1. p
  2. atomic number 15
A planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. lucifer
  2. morning-star
  3. daystar

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Phosphorus Sentence Examples

  • It may also be obtained by distilling nitric acid over phosphorus pentoxide.

  • Nuclein is a complex albuminoid substance containing phosphorus and iron in organic combination (Macallum).

  • For rails of basic open-hearth steel, which is rapidly ousting Bessemer steel, the Civil Engineers' specifications allowed from o 65 to 0-75% of carbon with 0-05% of phosphorus, while the specifications of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association provided for a range of 0.75 to 0-85% of carbon, with a maximum of 0.03% of phosphorus.

  • The molybdates are also capable of combining with other oxides (such as phosphorus and arsenic pentoxides) yielding very complex salts.

  • It is a good solvent for sulphur, phosphorus, wax, iodine, &c. It dissociates when heated to a sufficiently high temperature.

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