phosphorus
noun
UK/ˈfɒs.fᵊr.əs/
US/ˈfɑːs.fɚ.əs/
Definitions of phosphorus noun
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A toxic chemical element, typically yellowish-white, but sometimes appearing red or black, that glows in the dark and combusts in air.
磷
Phosphorus is used industrially to produce fertilizers and detergents.
磷在工業上用於生產肥料和清潔劑。
We need to handle phosphorus with care, as it's highly reactive.
我們需要小心處理磷，因為它的活性很高。
In nature, phosphorus commonly occurs in the form of phosphates.
在自然界中，磷通常以磷酸鹽的形式存在。