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Webster 1913 Edition


Phosphorous

Phos′phor-ous

(fŏs′fŏr-ŭs)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
phosphoreux
.]
(Chem.)
Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling or containing phosphorus; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a lower valence as contrasted with
phosphoric
compounds;
as,
phosphorous
acid,
H3PO3
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Phosphorous

PHOS'PHOROUS

,
Adj.
The phosphorous acid is formed by a combination of phosphorus with oxygen.

Definition 2024


phosphorous

phosphorous

English

Adjective

phosphorous

  1. (chemistry) Of or pertaining to phosphorus.
  2. Resembling phosphorus.
  3. (chemistry) Of relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus.

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  • Do not confuse phosphorous with phosphorus, which is the noun.

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