phosphorus

Pronunciation: /ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/

The English word “phosphorus” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
An atom of this element.
Any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor.

Etymology

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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