Associations to the word «Phosphorous»

Wiktionary

PHOSPHOROUS, adjective. (chemistry) Of or pertaining to phosphorus.
PHOSPHOROUS, adjective. Resembling phosphorus.
PHOSPHOROUS, adjective. (chemistry) Of relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus.
PHOSPHOROUS ACID, noun. (chemistry) a yellowish hygroscopic solid, H3PO3; a mild reducing agent

Dictionary definition

PHOSPHOROUS, adjective. Containing or characteristic of phosphorus; "phosphoric acid".

Wise words

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