Definitions of phosphorus in English
noun
(1) 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
(2) A planet (usually Venus
(3) A multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells
(4) Is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
(5) A planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
Examples of phosphorus in English
(1) When the mix is placed in soil and watered, it starts a chemical reaction that frees phosphorus that plants can use.
(2) Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc are the major minerals that make up bones.
(3) The main pollutants were found to contain nitrogen, phosphorus , oil and copper.
(4) Nitrogen, phosphorus , potassium, sulphur and boron have been found to be important in Zambia.
(5) The three major nutrients in river water are carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus .
synonyms of phosphorus
daystar
lucifer
morning star
