Phossy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Affected or caused by the presence of phosphorus. not-comparable

Etymology

From phos(phorous) + -y.

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bis-phossy jawphossy jawphossy water

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