see|Phosphor
English

Etymology
From ML. phosphorus.

Noun
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1. chemistry Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibits phosphorescence.

Derived terms
phosphoramide
phosphorana
phosphorane
phosphor bronze
phosphor copper
phosphor tin
phosphor zinc

Related terms
phosphoric

Translations
trans-top|compound exhibiting phosphorescence
Finnish: loisteaine
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