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phosphor
1. When capitalized, the morning star; the planet Venus when appearing before sunrise.
2. A substance that can emit light when irradiated with particles of electromagnetic radiation.
3. Anything that phosphoresces, or emits light without sensible heat.
2. A substance that can emit light when irradiated with particles of electromagnetic radiation.
3. Anything that phosphoresces, or emits light without sensible heat.
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phoro-, phor-, -phora, -phorous, -phoresis, -phore, -phori, -phoria +
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phospho-, phosph-, phosphoro-, phosphor- +
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(Greek: light, light bringer, shine; morning star; a nonmetallic chemical element that ignites when exposed to air)