Definition of PHOSPHOR

phosphor

Meanings

Plural: phosphors

Noun

  • a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
  • Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
  • Phosphorus.
  • The planet Venus, when appearing as a morning star

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin phosphorus.

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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