Associations to the word «Phosphorous»

Wiktionary

PHOSPHOROUS, adjective. (chemistry) Of or pertaining to phosphorus.
PHOSPHOROUS, adjective. Resembling phosphorus.
PHOSPHOROUS, adjective. (chemistry) Of relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus.
PHOSPHOROUS ACID, noun. (chemistry) a yellowish hygroscopic solid, H3PO3; a mild reducing agent

Dictionary definition

PHOSPHOROUS, adjective. Containing or characteristic of phosphorus; "phosphoric acid".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke