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phosphorous

/ˈfɒs.fər.əs/

Übersetzung: Phosphor betreffend, Phosphor enthaltend; oft verwechselt mit „phosphoreszierend“ (nachleuchtend).

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈfɒs.fər.əs/

Relating to or containing phosphorus, a chemical element.

  • 🇩🇪Phosphor betreffend, Phosphor enthaltend; oft verwechselt mit „phosphoreszierend“ (nachleuchtend).
  1. Containing phosphorus C1 formal scientific

    Relating to or containing the chemical element phosphorus, especially in its lower oxidation state.

    • The chemist studied the phosphorous compounds in the sample.
    • Phosphorous acid is used in some industrial processes.
    • The soil was rich in phosphorous minerals.

    🇩🇪Phosphorhaltig

    Antonyme: phosphoric

  • more phosphorous comparative form
  • most phosphorous superlative form