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nm. phosphorus, nonmetallic chemical element, phosphor, substance that produces light when subjected to radiation

v. phosphorate, combine with phosphate

nm. phosphor, substance that produces light when subjected to radiation; phosphorus, nonmetallic chemical element; matchstick

v. phosphorate, combine with phosphate

n. match; phosphor, phosphorus; spunk

v. phosphorate, combine with phosphate

(n.) = phosphor(e) ; matchstick ; match ; phosphorus.
Ex: In the case of the card catalog complete sequences exist whether or not someone is actually viewing them, while on a CRT (cathode-ray tube) screen they exist only so long as the phosphors continue to glow.
Ex: Nietzsche is shown as a degenerative matchstick instead of the explosive powder keg he fancied himself to be.
Ex: Early matches were made with sulfur.
Ex: Phosphorus runoff has generated water quality degradation, spawning legislative and regularity actions in several watersheds in Arkansas.
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* caja de fósforos = matchbox.
* fósforo blanco = white phosphorous.
* madera para hacer fósforos = matchwood.

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► noun tool. fósforo
English equivalent: match