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phosphorous

[ fos-fer-uhs, fos-fawr-uhs, -fohr- ]

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. containing trivalent phosphorus.


phosphorous

/ ˈɒəə /

adjective

  1. of or containing phosphorus in the trivalent state
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDz·Dzp·dzܲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of phosphorous1

First recorded in 1770–80; phosphor- + -ous
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The microbes multiply as they consume the hydrogen, the carbon dioxide, and a few additional nutrients, such as calcium and phosphorous.

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He accused Israel of using white phosphorous among other ammunition and of wanting to render the area barren and abandoned.

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He says Israel fired white phosphorous shells at his land in the village of al-Bustan every day for over a month, robbing him of breath, and his livelihood.

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Fertilisers – like chicken manure - add additional nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen to rivers.

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But even if your porridge is made with water, oats are a good source of manganese, phosphorous and zinc, as it is.

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