How do you use the word "phosphorus" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "phosphorus" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "phosphorus": Phosphorus provides nourishment for cyanobacteria (blue algae) which multiply and release toxins. Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, sulfur and selenium are nonmetals.

Phosphorus Meaning

/ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

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

nounAny substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor.

Sentence Examples

Phosphorus provides nourishment for cyanobacteria (blue algae) which multiply and release toxins.

Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, sulfur and selenium are nonmetals.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The element ____ glows in the dark and is used in safety matches.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The body needs ____ for strong bones and teeth, and it is found in dairy products and meat.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Proto-Indo-European *bʰer- Proto-Indo-European *bʰéreti Proto-Hellenic *pʰérō Ancient Greek φέρω (phérō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Hellenic *-os Ancient Greek -ος (-os) Ancient Greek -φόρος (-phóros) Ancient Greek φωσφόρος (phōsphóros)bor. Latin phōsphorusbor. English phosphorus Borrowed from Latin phōsphorus, from Ancient Greek φωσφόρος (phōsphóros, “the bearer of light”), from φῶς (phôs, “light”) + φέρω (phérō, “to bear, carry”).

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