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phosphorus

The correct spelling is phosphorus.

How to pronounce phosphorus

/ˈfɒsfəɹəs/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɒsfəɹəs/

Say it like: Fos-for-us

The correct spelling is phosphorus. A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
  2. 2.Any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor

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