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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

phosphorous

/fɒsfərəs/ noun · British & US
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What does phosphorous mean?

noun

A chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15, a nonmetal that is a poor conductor of electricity and is highly reactive.

Example

"The chemist carefully handled the phosphorous in the laboratory."

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