Phosphor
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfɒsfə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phosphor is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, obsolete) Phosphorus.
- (proper noun, obsolete) The planet Venus, when appearing as a morning star
Word Forms
- phosphors
- phosphore
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phosphorous, phosphorus, persistence, match, phosphore, phosphorescent.
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