phosphor

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Mediaeval Latin phosphorus.

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phosphor (plural phosphors)

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

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• phosphoramide
• phosphorana
• phosphorane
• phosphor bronze
• phosphor copper
• phosphor tin
• phosphor zinc

[edit] Related terms

• phosphoric

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