noun
- Plural of phosphorus; the chemical element (P) that glows faintly in the dark and is essential for life.
Usage: Phosphorus is typically used as an uncountable noun in chemistry; 'phosphoruses' is rare but may refer to multiple forms or samples of the element.
Examples
- Phosphorus is found in bones and teeth.
- The fertilizer contains high levels of phosphorus to promote plant growth.
- White phosphorus was historically used in matches and fireworks.
- Farmers add phosphorus to soil to improve crop yields.
- The element phosphorus plays a key role in energy production in cells.