1. phosphorus

noun. ['ˈfɑːsfɝəs'] 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.

Rhymes with Phosphorus

• phosphorous

How do you pronounce phosphorus?

Pronounce phosphorus as ˈfɑsfərəs.

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Sentences with phosphorus

1. Noun, singular or mass
Use a starter seed blend or one that is high in phosphorus.

2. Phosphorus

noun. a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky.