phosphorous

/ˈfɑsfərəs/ /ˈfɑsfrəs/

Meanings

adjective

Of or pertaining to phosphorus.

Examples :

"The match head has a phosphorous coating that helps it ignite when struck. "

adjective

Resembling phosphorus.

Examples :

"The fireflies emitted a phosphorous glow in the dark field, reminding me of the element phosphorus burning brightly. "

material substance chemistry element

adjective

Of relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus.

Examples :

"The chemical company specializes in manufacturing phosphorous compounds for fertilizers. "

chemistry compound element substance

Related Words

brightly adverb

/ˈbɹaɪtli/

In a bright manner.

"The sun was shining brightly, making me squint."

phosphorus noun

/ˈfɒsfəɹəs/ /ˈfɑsfɚəs/

A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

"Phosphorus is a vital element found in DNA, a molecule crucial for all living things. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

reminding verb

/rɪˈmaɪndɪŋ/ /rəˈmaɪndɪŋ/

To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

"Seeing the old photograph reminded me of my childhood home. "

fireflies noun

/ˈfaɪərflaɪz/

Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

"Sentence: "On warm summer evenings, we watched the fireflies blink their lights in the backyard." "

fertilizers noun

/ˈfɜːrtɪlaɪzərz/ /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzərz/

A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.

"The farmer used fertilizers to help his crops grow bigger and faster. "

trivalent noun

/traɪˈveɪlənt/

Any trivalent chromosome

"The scientist observed a trivalent chromosome in the cell sample during the lab experiment. "

manufacturing verb

/ˌmænjʊˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/

To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.

"The factory is manufacturing new bicycles for the upcoming spring season. "

specializes verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪz/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪz/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specializes in preparing vegan dishes, making them distinct from the other menu items. "

compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "