phosphorus

phosphorus

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【词语辨析】

phosphorus、phosphorescent、phosphoric、phosphatic

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【柯林斯词典】

phosphorus：Phosphorus is a chemical element that exists in several forms, including white, red, and black phosphorus. It is used in making safety matches, fireworks, and fertilizers.

【牛津词典】

phosphorus：A poisonous, combustible nonmetallic element occurring naturally in phosphates, especially apatite, and existing in three allotropic forms, white (or sometimes yellow), red, and black. It is an essential component of protoplasm and a source of energy for metabolism.

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1. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously in air.
2. Phosphorus is essential for plant growth.
3. The phosphorus content in this soil is very low.
4. Red phosphorus is used in making safety matches.
5. The chemist is studying the properties of phosphorus compounds.
6. Phosphorus is a key component of DNA and RNA.
7. He accidentally spilled some phosphorus on the floor.
8. We need to add phosphorus to the soil to improve its fertility.
9. Phosphorus is widely used in the production of detergents.
10. She conducted an experiment to determine the phosphorus levels in the water.
11. The soldier used phosphorus grenades to create a smokescreen.
12. The phosphorus in the food is converted into energy by the body.
13. Black phosphorus is a stable form of the element.
14. The phosphorescent glow of the fireflies illuminated the night sky.
15. The phosphoric acid in the soft drink gives it a tangy taste.
16. The plant was suffering from phosphorus deficiency.
17. They discovered a new phosphorus compound during their research.
18. The phosphatic rocks contain high levels of phosphorus.
19. He is studying the phosphorus cycle in marine ecosystems.
20. The phosphorus trichloride reacted violently with water.