phosphorous
(phos-pho-rous)
3 syllables
Definition
adjective. of relating to or containing phosphorus especially with a valence lower than in phosphoric compounds
Example Sentence
Phosphorous acid is used to produce phosphonates.
Synonyms
containing phosphorus; of phosphorus; relating to phosphorus
Antonyms
unrelated to phosphorus
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Rhymes
- phosphorous
- phosphorus