LookItUpphosphorus
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfɑsfərəs/ · UK /ˈfɒsfərəs/
phosphorus means: A chemical element needed by living things and used in products such as matches and plant food.
noun
A chemical element needed by living things and used in products such as matches and plant food.
- Plants need phosphorus to grow.
- White phosphorus can catch fire in air.
- The scientist measured phosphorus levels in the soil.
Questions about phosphorus
What does phosphorus mean?
A chemical element needed by living things and used in products such as matches and plant food.
What is phosphorus in other languages?
Türkçe: fosfor · Español: fósforo · Français: phosphore · Deutsch: Phosphor · Italiano: fosforo · 日本語: リン
How do you pronounce phosphorus?
In American English /ˈfɑsfərəs/; in British English /ˈfɒsfərəs/.
How do you use phosphorus in a sentence?
Plants need phosphorus to grow. White phosphorus can catch fire in air.
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