phosphor
nounUK /ˈfɒsfə/ · US /ˈfɑsfɚ/
Etymology From Medieval Latin phosphorus.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
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Obsolete, Proper noun The planet Venus, when appearing as a morning star
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hexamethylphosphoramide, nanophosphor, phosphoramidate, phosphoramide, phosphoramidite, phosphorana, phosphorane, phosphorate, phosphor bronze, phosphor copper, phosphoremia, phosphoresce, phosphorgummite, phosphorian, phosphorical, phosphoriferous, phosphorimager, phosphorimaging, phosphorimetry, phosphorine, phosphorise, phosphorism, Phosphorist, phosphorite, phosphorization, phosphorize, phosphorless, phosphorogenic, phosphorolysis, phosphorolytic, phosphoroscope, phosphorthioate, phosphor tin, phosphoruria, phosphoryl, phosphor zinc- Related terms
- phosphoric