Definition of Phospharous

Definition of Phospharous

Phos"phor*ous (?), a. [Cf. F. phosphoreux.] (Chem.) 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.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

(chemistry) Of, or relating to trivalent phosphorus.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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