Phosphorous and Phosphorus

Phosphorous adjective - Containing or characteristic of phosphorus.

Phosphorus and phosphorous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phosphorus" instead a noun "Phosphorous".

Nearby Words: phosphorescent, phosphorus, Phosphor, phosphoric

Phosphorus noun - A multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms.

Phosphorous and phosphorus are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Phosphorous" with "Phosphorus", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: Phosphor, phosphorous, phosphoric, phosphorite