What part of speech is phosphorus?

Phosphorus can be categorized as a noun.

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Parts of speech

Inflections

Noun

What does phosphorus mean?

Definitions

Noun

phosphorus - 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
phosphorus - a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky

Examples of phosphorus

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1. noun Phosphorus provides nourishment for cyanobacteria (blue algae) which multiply and release toxins.
2. noun Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, sulfur and selenium are nonmetals.
3. noun White phosphorus was used against civilians.
4. noun The element phosphorus is present in our DNA.
5. noun Does the chemical compound phosgene contain phosphorus atoms?
6. noun I don't believe in conspiracy theories. I just believe in facts like the use of depleted uranium explosives and phosphorus bombs in the Middle East and the annihilation of Iraq and Afghanistan for oil and other strategic goals.
7. noun Do fertilizers contain phosphorus?
8. noun Children were burned with white phosphorus in Gaza.
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noun
Phosphorus provides nourishment for cyanobacteria (blue algae) which multiply and release toxins.
Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, sulfur and selenium are nonmetals.
White phosphorus was used against civilians.
The element phosphorus is present in our DNA.
Does the chemical compound phosgene contain phosphorus atoms?
I don't believe in conspiracy theories. I just believe in facts like the use of depleted uranium explosives and phosphorus bombs in the Middle East and the annihilation of Iraq and Afghanistan for oil and other strategic goals.
Do fertilizers contain phosphorus?
Children were burned with white phosphorus in Gaza.

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