磷 (lín) - Phosphorus — a non-metallic chemical element (symbol P, & also refers to phosphorescence.

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Phosphorus — a non-metallic chemical element (symbol P, atomic number 15);

also refers to phosphorescence.

Phosphorus — a non-metallic chemical element (symbol P,also refers to phosphorescence.

Usage highlights

PhosphorusPhosphorescencePhosphatePhospholipidRed phosphorusWhite phosphorus

Synonyms

  • 磷火— phosphorescent light; will-o'-the-wisp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Phosphorus is essential for life (磷).
  • The match head contains red phosphorus (红磷).
  • Some marine organisms exhibit bioluminescence (磷光).
  • Phosphorus is a key component in fertilizers (磷肥).

Collocations

  • Phosphorus(磷)
  • Phosphorescence(磷光)
  • Phosphate(磷酸盐)
  • Phospholipid(磷脂)
  • Red phosphorus(红磷)
  • White phosphorus(白磷)

Idioms

  • Glimmering like fireflies(磷火闪烁)
  • Phosphorus fire on old battlefields(古战场磷火)
  • Will-o'-the-wisp(鬼火磷磷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese folklore, phosphorescent lights in cemeteries were believed to be ghost fires (鬼火), associated with spirits of the dead.
  • Phosphorus compounds were historically used in matches and military applications.
  • In modern context, phosphorus is crucial for agriculture as a fertilizer component.

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