phosphorus
US /ˈfɑːs.fɚ.əs/
UK /ˈfɒs.fər.əs/
名詞
リン
a poisonous, combustible, nonmetallic element that exists in two common allotropic forms, white phosphorus (a yellowish, waxy solid that ignites spontaneously in air and glows in the dark) and red phosphorus (a less reactive, amorphous powder). It is used in safety matches, pyrotechnics, and fertilizers.
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Phosphorus is an essential element for all living organisms.
リンはすべての生物にとって不可欠な元素です。
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The soil was deficient in phosphorus, affecting crop growth.
土壌はリンが不足しており、作物の成長に影響を与えた。