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white phosphorus
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white phosphorus [′wīt ′fä·sfə·rəs]
(chemistry)
The element phosphorus in its allotropic form, a soft, waxy, poisonous solid melting at 44.5°C; soluble in carbon disulfide, insoluble in water and alcohol; self-igniting in air. Also known as yellow phosphorus.


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