phosphorus
noun
Simple meaning
A chemical element with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɑsfɚəs
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Definition
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noun
chemistry
A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
An Ancient Greek name for the morning star (the planet Venus when it is visible in the eastern sky before sunrise).
A name sometimes used for Hesperus, the personification in Greek mythology of the planet Venus.
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