(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