Phosphorus

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A highly reactive, poisonous, nonmetallic element occurring naturally in phosphates, especially apatite, and existing in three allotropic forms, white (or sometimes yellow), red, and black (or violet). An essential constituent of protoplasm, it is used in safety matches, pyrotechnics, incendiary shells, and fertilizers and to protect metal surfaces from corrosion. Atomic number 15; atomic weight 30.9738; melting point (white) 44.15°C; boiling point 280.5°C; specific gravity (white) 1.82, (red) 2.16, (black) 2.25 to 2.69; valence 3, 4, 5. cross-reference: Periodic Table. noun

A phosphorescent substance. noun

capitalized The morning star; Phosphor. noun

Chemical symbol, P; atomic weight, 31; specific gravity, 1.826. A solid non-metallic combustible substance, hitherto undecomposed, not found by itself in nature, but occurring chiefly in combination with oxygen, calcium, and magnesium. noun

A small bottle containing 12 grains of phosphorus melted in half an ounce of olive-oil. On being uncorked in the dark this solution emits light enough to illuminate the dial of a watch, and it will retain this property for several years if not too frequently used. noun

With a pl. phosphori (-rī). In early use, a substance which emits light otherwise than as the result of ordinary combustion. noun

The morning star; Phosphor. noun

A poisonous nonmetallic element of the nitrogen group, obtained as a white, or yellowish, translucent waxy substance, having a characteristic disagreeable smell; this waxy allotropic form is also called yellow phosphorus, to distinguish it from another allotropic form, red phosphorus. It is very active chemically, must be preserved under water, and unites with oxygen even at ordinary temperatures, giving a faint glow, -- whence its name. It always occurs combined, usually in phosphates, as in the mineral apatite, in bones, etc. It is used in the composition on the tips of friction matches, and for many other purposes. The molecule contains four atoms. Symbol P. Atomic weight 31.0. noun

Hence, any substance which shines in the dark like phosphorus, as certain phosphorescent bodies. noun

Sulphide of barium, which shines in the dark after exposure to light; -- so called because this property was discovered by a resident of Bologna. The term is sometimes applied to other compounds having similar properties. noun

An allotropic modification of phosphorus, obtained as a gray metallic crystalline substance, having very inert chemical properties. It is obtained by heating ordinary phosphorus in a closed vessel at a high temperature. noun

A disease common among workers in phosphorus, giving rise to necrosis of the jawbone, and other symptoms. noun

An allotropic modification of phosphorus, obtained as a dark red powder by heating ordinary phosphorus in closed vessels. It is not poisonous, is not phosphorescent, and is only moderately active chemically. It is valuable as a chemical reagent, and is used in the composition of the friction surface on which safety matches are ignited. noun

Phosphorescent substances which shine in the dark after exposure to the sunlight or other intense light. noun

The waxy yellow allotropic form of elemental phosphorus. See also phosphorus{2}. noun

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

Any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor noun

A planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky noun

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

Any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor

1. a highly explosive chemical that combusts upon contact with oxygen and is derived from the boiling-out of water from a substance known as urine, or, in simple terms, a flammable powder that comes from boiled piss. Urban Dictionary

Replacement for "close enough" because it sounds similar and thus is "close enough". Often used in conversation as a response to something. Urban Dictionary

A drug found in bean that you sniff Urban Dictionary

Its a joke in class because a girl asked what is phosphorus Urban Dictionary

White phosphorus - aka Willie Pete , is a chemical weapon that use one of the common allotropes of the chemical element phosphorus. White phosphorus is used in smoke, illumination, & incendiary munitions, & is commonly the burning element of tracer ammunition. Other common names for white phosphorus munitions include WP & the slang terms Willie Pete & Willie Peter, which are derived from William Peter, the WWII phonetic alphabet rendering of the letters WP. White phosphorus is pyrophoric (it is ignited by contact with air) burns fiercely; it can ignite cloth, fuel, ammunition, & other combustibles. It has to be stored under water when not in use , The Only way to put it out is to smother it . If you were to get it on your skin it would burn You down to your bones & teeth . When dropped by airplanes & helicopters it's Reminiscent of fireworks but raining down in Greyish white streaks . In WW II it was used as a smokescreen. White phosphorus ignites when interacting with oxygen, releasing a large amount of smoke during combustion. The military can use the curtain to mask their troops movements. Urban Dictionary

The fart-like noise that your nose makes whenever your adenoids are swollen. The sound is a combination of a pig snort, a fart, and the sound of crackling phosphorus, hence the name "phosphorus fart". Urban Dictionary

Nerdspeak for Pabst Blue Ribbon. The chemical symbol for Phosphorus Bromide is PBr. PBR is the acronym for Pabst Blue Ribbon. Urban Dictionary

A string of elements that spell the lyrics to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” which is funny as shit NEvERgONNAgIVEuUP Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to phosphorus:
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Words that rhyme with phosphorus:
phosphorous.

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Consonant match to phosphorus:
phosphorous.

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