phosphorous
/ˈfɒsfərəs/adjective
1- relating to or containing phosphorus磷的, 含磷的。比较PHOSPHORIC.
1.1
- Chemistry of phosphorus with a valency of three【化】三价磷的。
1.2
- phosphorescent发磷光的; 闪磷光的。
USAGE
The correct spelling for the noun denoting the chemical element is phosphorus, while the adjective meaning 'relating to or containing phosphorus' is spelled phosphorous. A common mistake is to use the spelling phosphorous for the noun as well as the adjective.