phosphorus
nounHow many syllables in phosphorus?
There are 3 syllables in the word phosphorus.How to pronounce phosphorus:
Definition of phosphorus:
- phosphorus (noun):
- a phosphorescent substance or body
- one that shines or glows in the dark
- 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.
Synonyms for phosphorus:
apatite
atomic number 15
chemical element
daystar
element
lucifer
morning star
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Antonyms for phosphorus:
evening star
hesperus
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