Definitions for Phosphor

Phosphor phos·phor

Spelling: [fos-fer, -fawr]
IPA: /ˈfɒs fər, -fɔr/

Phosphor is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 95 anagrams from letters in Phosphor (hhoopprs).

Definitions for Phosphor

noun

  1. any of a number of substances that exhibit luminescence when struck by light of certain wavelengths, as by ultraviolet.
  2. Literary. a phosphorescent substance.
  3. the morning star, especially Venus.

adjective

  1. Archaic. phosphorescent.

Origin of Phosphor

1625-35; French phosphore Latin Phōsphorus Phosphor

Examples for Phosphor

Pelton wheel made of a solid steel disk with phosphor bronze buckets riveted to the rim.

The big ends are lined with white metal and the small ends are bushed with phosphor bronze.

A "phosphor" is in reality an example of a solid solution and is the basis of some kinds of luminous paints.

The ram is divided inside into two compartments, each having a phosphor bronze air piston.

phosphor fires edged the keel; a trailing rope was revealed as a luminous streak.

phosphoresc′ent, shining in the dark like phosphorus; phosphor′ic, Phos′phorous, pertaining to or obtained from phosphorus.

And whether he wished or no, Peter was drawn to follow the figure, which he could make out by the phosphor gleam of it.

Sheila stood outlined in the doorway against the dim glow of a phosphor bulb.

A wheezing chuckle answered him, and a phosphor bulb glowed weakly, shedding some light on a filthy hall.

phosphor bronze is used for very strong castings and bearings.

Word Value for Phosphor
Scrable

18

Words with friends

18

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