5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Phosphorus' in a Sentence
"In chemistry, phosphorus is a solid, nonmetallic element found in various forms. It can be yellow, poisonous, flammable, and glow in the dark; red, less poisonous, and less flammable; or black, insoluble and the least flammable. Phosphorus is used in smoke screens, matches, and phosphate fertilizers. It is an essential component of plant and animal life, found in bones, nerves, and embryos. Symbol: P; atomic weight: 30.974; atomic number: 15." more
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The fireworks displayed vibrant colors due to the presence of phosphorus compounds.
The match ignited as soon as it rubbed against the phosphorus strip.
The glow-in-the-dark stars contain phosphorus, making them luminous at night.
Plants require a small amount of phosphorus for healthy growth.
The scientist explained how phosphorus is an essential element in bone formation.
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