phosphorus
BrE /ˈfɒs.fər.əs/ AmE /ˈfɑːs.fər.əs/
noun en → es
a chemical element that is a highly reactive non-metallic solid, often used in matches and fireworks.
fósforo (químico)
Collocations phosphorus compound
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Phosphorus is used in the manufacture of matches.
El fósforo se utiliza en la fabricación de cerillos.
a substance that occurs naturally in living things, especially as a component of DNA and RNA.
fósforo (biológico)
Collocations phosphorus content
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The phosphorus content in fish is high.
El contenido de fósforo en el pescado es alto.