Lexic.us

Definition of Phosphorous

1. Adjective. Containing or characteristic of phosphorus. "Phosphoric acid"

Definition of Phosphorous

1. a. Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling or containing phosphorus; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a lower valence as contrasted with phosphoric compounds; as, phosphorous acid, H₃PO₃.

Definition of Phosphorous

1. Adjective. (chemistry) Of or pertaining to phosphorus. ¹

2. Adjective. Resembling phosphorus. ¹

3. Adjective. (chemistry) Of relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Phosphorous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Phosphorous

1. Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling or containing phosphorus; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a lower valence as contrasted with phosphoric compounds; as, phosphorous acid, H3PO3. Origin: Cf. F. Phosphoreux. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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