Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of phosphorus

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

phosphorus

Pronunciation:/ˈfɒsfəɹəs//ˈfɑsfɚəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

  2. Any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor