phosphorus
20 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #29,183
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈɑːsfɝːʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural phosphoruses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “Chemical element with symbol P” wd-fact
Anagrams
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