phosphorous
adjective
phos·pho·rous
ˈfäs-f(ə-)rəs 
fäs-ˈfȯr-əs
fäs-ˈfȯr-əs
: of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence lower than in phosphoric compounds
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“Phosphorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphorous. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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phosphorous
adjective
phos·pho·rous
ˈfäs-f(ə-)rəs; fäs-ˈfōr-əs
-ˈfȯr-
-ˈfȯr-
: of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence lower than in phosphoric compounds
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