1noun
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
01 Word definition
phosphorus
10 letters · 3 vowels · 7 consonants
Is PHOSPHORUS a word?
Yes. PHOSPHORUS is a 10-letter noun. a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-H-O-S-P-H-O-R-U-SHow do you spell PHOSPHORUS?
PHOSPHORUS contains 10 letters, begins with P, and ends with S.
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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗P
02 Letter breakdown
How is PHOSPHORUS spelled?
P1H2O3S4P5H6O7R8U9S10
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How do you spell PHOSPHORUS?
PHOSPHORUS is spelled P-H-O-S-P-H-O-R-U-S. It contains 10 letters.