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phosphorous

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phos·pho·rous  (fsfr-s, fs-fôrs, -fr-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing phosphorus, especially with valence 3 or a valence lower than that of a comparable phosphoric compound.
phosphorous [ˈfɒsfərəs]
adj
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) of or containing phosphorus in the trivalent state
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Adj.1.phosphorous - containing or characteristic of phosphorus; "phosphoric acid"
phosphoric
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phosphorous [ˈfɒsfərəs] ADJ → fosforoso
phosphorous
adj → phosphorsauer
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