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Definition

symbolP; element namePhosphorus; a highly reactive poisonous nonmetallic element occurring naturally in phosphates. It exists in white or red or black form

Example Sentence

Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15.

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atomic number 15
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