Added 9 October 2026
phosphor
/ˈfɒsfə/ noun
Latin root: phosphorus Wiktionary
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- Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
- Phosphorus.
- The planet Venus, when appearing as a morning star
Origin
From Medieval Latin phosphorus.
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