How to Say "phosphorus" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “phosphorus” is “fósforo” — B2 level.
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nounB2formal
the chemical element
Examples
El pescado es una buena fuente de fósforo.
Fish is a good source of phosphorus.
El fósforo es esencial para el crecimiento de las plantas.
Phosphorus is essential for plant growth.
Uncountable Use
When talking about the chemical element, it is usually 'uncountable'—meaning you don't talk about 'one phosphorus' or 'two phosphoruses,' just like in English.
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