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Definition of Phosphorus
1. Noun. 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.
Generic synonyms: Chemical Element, Element
Substance meronyms: Apatite
Derivative terms: Phosphoric, Phosphorous
2. Noun. A planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky.
Definition of Phosphorus
1. n. The morning star; Phosphor.
Definition of Phosphorus
1. Proper noun. A name sometimes used for Hesperus, the personification in Greek mythology of the planet Venus. ¹
2. Proper noun. An ancient Greek name for the morning star (the planet Venus when it is visible in the eastern sky before sunrise). ¹
3. Noun. (chemistry) a chemical element (''symbol'' P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms. ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete) any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Phosphorus
1. [n -RI or -RUSES]
Medical Definition of Phosphorus
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Origin: L, the morning star, Gr, lit, light bringer; light + to bring.
1. The morning star; Phosphor.
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