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phosphorus

/ˈfɒsfəɹəs/ /ˈfɑsfɚəs/

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

Examples :

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

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compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

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

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

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phosphorescence noun

/ˌfɒsfəˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌfɑːsfəˈɹɛsəns/

The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.

"The sticker on my daughter's ceiling had a soft phosphorescence that glowed faintly in the dark after the lights were turned off. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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decoration noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The teacher used colorful posters as a decoration for the classroom. "

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phosphor noun

/ˈfɒsfə/ /ˈfɑsfɚ/

Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.

"The old clock used a phosphor on its hands, making them glow in the dark so we could see the time at night. "

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crucial adjective

/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.

"A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower."

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exhibiting verb

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/

To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

"He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards."

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

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molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."