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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHOSPHORUS

Via Latin from Greek phōsphoros light-bringing, from phōs light + pherein to bring.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PHOSPHORUS

phosphorus  [ˈfɒsfərəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOSPHORUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Phosphorus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHOSPHORUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

phosphorus

Phosphorus

Phosphorus is a nonmetallic chemical element with symbol P and atomic number 15. A multivalent pnictogen, phosphorus as a mineral is almost always present in its maximally oxidised state, as inorganic phosphate rocks. Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms—white phosphorus and red phosphorus—but due to its high reactivity, phosphorus is never found as a free element on Earth. The first form of elemental phosphorus to be produced emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen – hence its name given from Greek mythology, Φωσφόρος meaning "light-bearer", referring to the "Morning Star", the planet Venus. The term "phosphorescence", meaning glow after illumination, originally derives from this property of phosphorus, although this word has since been used for a different physical process that produces a glow. The glow of phosphorus itself originates from oxidation of the white phosphorus— a process now termed chemiluminescence. The vast majority of phosphorus compounds are consumed as fertilisers. Other applications include the role of organophosphorus compounds in detergents, pesticides and nerve agents, and matches.

Definition of phosphorus in the English dictionary

The definition of phosphorus in the dictionary is an allotropic nonmetallic element occurring in phosphates and living matter. Ordinary phosphorus is a toxic flammable phosphorescent white solid; the red form is less reactive and nontoxic: used in matches, pesticides, and alloys. The radioisotope phosphorus-32, with a half-life of 14.3 days, is used in radiotherapy and as a tracer. Symbol: P; atomic no: 15; atomic wt: 30.973 762; valency: 3 or 5; relative density: 1.82, 2.20 ; melting pt: 44.1°C ; boiling pt: 280°C.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOSPHORUS


aluminiferous
əˌluːmɪˈnɪfərəs
auriferous
ɔːˈrɪfərəs
Bosphorus
ˈbɒsfərəs
carboniferous
ˌkɑːbəˈnɪfərəs
coniferous
kəˈnɪfərəs
cruciferous
kruːˈsɪfərəs
fossiliferous
ˌfɒsɪˈlɪfərəs
hypophosphorous
ˌhaɪpəʊˈfɒsfərəs
metalliferous
ˌmɛtəˈlɪfərəs
odoriferous
ˌəʊdəˈrɪfərəs
pestiferous
pɛˈstɪfərəs
phosphorous
ˈfɒsfərəs
pomiferous
pɒˈmɪfərəs
radiophosphorus
ˌraɪdɪəʊˈfɒsfərəs
sacchariferous
ˌsækəˈrɪfərəs
seminiferous
ˌsɛmɪˈnɪfərəs
splendiferous
splɛnˈdɪfərəs
sulfurous
ˈsʌlfərəs
vociferous
vəʊˈsɪfərəs
Zephyrus
ˈzɛfərəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOSPHORUS

phosphoric acid
phosphoric anhydride
phosphoric(V) acid
phosphorise
phosphorism
phosphorite
phosphoritic
phosphorize
phosphorolyses
phosphorolysis
phosphorolytic
phosphoroscope
phosphorous
phosphorous acid
phosphorus pentoxide
phosphoryl
phosphorylase
phosphorylate
phosphorylation
phosphorylative

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOSPHORUS

Bosporus
Cassiodorus
chorus
cryophorus
dawn chorus
electrophorus
Horus
in chorus
pelorus
pylorus
pyrophorus
semichorus
sorus
stop chorus
the Bosporus
torus
uredosorus
zoophorus

Synonyms and antonyms of phosphorus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «phosphorus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOSPHORUS

Find out the translation of phosphorus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of phosphorus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «phosphorus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fósforo
570 millions of speakers

English

phosphorus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फास्फोरस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفوسفور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фосфор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fósforo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভোরের তারা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

phosphore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fosforus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Phosphor
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fosfor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phốt pho
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாஸ்பரஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॉस्फरस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fosfor
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fosforo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fosforu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фосфор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fosfor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωσφόρου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fosfor
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fosfor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fosfor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of phosphorus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOSPHORUS»

The term «phosphorus» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.806 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOSPHORUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about phosphorus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOSPHORUS»

Discover the use of phosphorus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to phosphorus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Phosphorus
Explores the history of the nonmetallic element phosphorus and explains its chemistry, its reactions with other substances, its uses, and its importance in our lives.
Richard Beatty, 2001
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Phosphorus
Explains the characteristics of phosphorus, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements found in the periodic table.
Michael A. Sommers, 2007
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Phosphorus in Action: Biological Processes in Soil ...
This book collects the latest information on biological processes in soil P cycling, which to date have remained much less understood than physico-chemical processes.
Else K. Bünemann, Astrid Oberson, Emmanuel Frossard, 2010
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Biological Phosphorus Removal: Manual for Design and Operation
This Report presents the fundamental science and p
P. M. J. Janssen, K. Meinema, H. F. van der Roest, 2002
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Phosphorus
Presents the basic concepts of phosphorus, an element that is so combustible it bursts into flame on exposure to oxygen, but that is present in every living cell.
Jean F. Blashfield, Jean F. Blashfield, 2001
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Phosphorus and Nitrogen Removal from Municipal Wastewater: ...
This valuable new book offers practical guidance regarding the design and operation of systems for reducing effluent nitrogen and phosphorus.
Richard I. Sedlak, 1991
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Modeling Phosphorus in the Environment
The book discusses monitoring data, which is critical for calibrating models, and concludes with suggestions for improving the modeling of P. From researching mechanisms to applying regulations, the uses of phosphorus models have increased ...
David E. Radcliffe, Miguel L. Cabrera, 2006
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Calcium and Phosphorus in Health and Disease
This book presents the basic concepts of regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism by calcemic hormones and the structure and function of calcified tissues.
John J.B. Anderson, Sanford C. Garner, 1995
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Cycles of Soils: Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur, ...
This book, a companion volume to Stevenson's Humus Chemistry provides an exhaustive overview of the inorganic chemical activity taking place in soil.
F. J. Stevenson, Michael A. Cole, 1999
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Phosphorus in Environmental Technologies: Principles and ...
Phosphorus in Environmental Technology: Principles and Applications provides a definitive and detailed presentation of state-of-the-art knowledge on the environmental behaviour of phosphorus and its applications to the treatment of waters ...
Eugenia Valsami-Jones, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOSPHORUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term phosphorus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Analysis: Belgrade Lakes' water quality down
A top cause of the degraded water quality is an excess of phosphorus. Despite more than a decade of work to limit the amount of phosphorus ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
2
A failing bay cleanup
... in 2014 — states still have not made the progress they have promised on reducing nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment levels in bay waters. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Fertilizer with phosphorus is best to revive drab lawn
You can find lawn fertilizers that are very high in phosphorus that will help grass develop healthy underground root systems and that could be ... «Albuquerque Journal, Jul 15»
4
Flavor-Boosting Phosphate Food Additives Carry Risks for Some
“I've seen how devastating phosphorus can be,” says Geoffrey Block, MD, associate clinical professor in medicine at the University of Colorado ... «Kern Golden Empire, Jul 15»
5
Study Probes Boiling Methods for Cutting Phosphorus in Meat
Masae Sakuma, PhD, and colleagues from the University of Shizuoka in Japan, assessed the phosphorus and protein content of beef cooked ... «Renal and Urology News, Jul 15»
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Food Additives Found to Raise Serum Phosphorus
Consumption of dairy foods, cereals, and grain products with inorganic phosphate additives raises phosphorus in the blood, a new study finds. «Renal and Urology News, Jul 15»
7
New website informs public about phosphorus in Lake Erie
In an effort to continue to keep you informed about our water a new website has been developed. LakeErieAlgae.com shows the public where the phosphorus ... «19 Action News, Jul 15»
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Yellow Phosphorus Market 2020 Forecasts for Global and Chinese …
ReportsnReports.com adds “Global and Chinese Yellow Phosphorus (CAS7723-14-0) Industry, 2015 Market Research Report” to its ... «Press Release Rocket, Jul 15»
9
Sticky tape & phosphorus the key to ultrathin solar cells
Scientists studying thin layers of phosphorus have found surprising properties that could open the door to ultrathin and ultralight solar cells and ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
10
Cluster roots attract phosphorus in nutrient-poor soils
Scientists are one step closer to understanding how plants that naturally occur on soils with very low phosphorus levels manage to acquire this ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Phosphorus [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/phosphorus>. May 2024 ».
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