phosphorus
US /ˈfɑːs.fɚ.əs/
UK /ˈfɒs.fər.əs/
名词
磷
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.
磷是所有生物体必需的元素。
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The soil was deficient in phosphorus, affecting crop growth.
土壤中磷含量不足，影响了作物生长。