Associations to the word «Phosphor»

Wiktionary

PHOSPHOR, proper noun. Alternative spelling of Phosphorus
PHOSPHOR, noun. (chemistry) Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibits phosphorescence.
PHOSPHOR BRONZE, noun. Any alloy of copper with 3.5 to 10% tin and up to 1% phosphorus, notable for toughness, strength, low coefficient of friction, and fine grain.
PHOSPHOR BRONZES, noun. Plural of phosphor bronze

Dictionary definition

PHOSPHOR, noun. A synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope