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phosphorus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | daystar, lucifer, morning star |
| Type of | major planet, planet |
phosphorus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | atomic number 15, p |
| Type of | chemical element, element |
| Derivation | phosphoric, phosphorous |
Examples of phosphorus
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Until recently, dishwashing soap contained about 8 percent elemental phosphorus.
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Some flowering plants require a fertilizer higher in phosphorus to induce bloom.
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The nitrogen and phosphorus polluting Falls Lake come from a variety of sources.
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The excess phosphorus may signal that conditions are ripe for nitrogen fixation.
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Bringing phosphorus levels back to what they were in the mid-1990's would help.
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A review of the phosphorus content of dry cereal and legume crops of the world.
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This research hasn't explained where life's phosphorus comes from, Pasek noted.
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This is a balanced blend of equal portions of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
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The switch boosts the amount of calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and fiber.
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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
- Morning star: a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
- Phosphorus is the chemical element that has the symbol P and atomic number 15. A multivalent nonmetal of the nitrogen group, phosphorus is commonly found in inorganic phosphate rocks. Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms - white phosphorus and red phosphorus. ...
- Phosphorus (Greek u03A6u03C9u03C3u03C6u03CCu03C1u03BFu03C2 Phu014Dsphoros) is the Morning Star, the planet Venus in its morning appearance. u03A6u03B1u03BFu03C3u03C6u03CCu03C1u03BFu03C2 (Phaosphoros) and u03A6u03B1u03B5u03C3u03C6u03CCu03C1u03BFu03C2 (Phaesphoros) are forms of the same name in some Greek dialects.
- A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms; any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor
- To dream of seeing phosphorus, is indicative of evanescent joys. For a young woman, it foretells a brilliant but brief success with admirers.
- A mineral vital to energy production; helps build bone and form cell membranes and genetic material.
- An element required for bone growth and metabolic energy. Stored in teeth and bones, mainly in combination with calcium, phosphorus blood levels are affected by parathyroid, blood, and bone diseases.
- An element necessary for normal body functions, especially bone formation.
