phosphor

== English == === Alternative forms === phosphore (archaic) === Etymology === From Medieval Latin phosphorus. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfɒsfə/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈfɑsfɚ/ === Noun === phosphor (countable and uncountable, plural phosphors) (chemistry) Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence. (chemistry, obsolete) Phosphorus. (proper noun, obsolete) The planet Venus, when appearing as a morning star ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== phosphoric ==== Translations ==== == Danish == === Noun === phosphor alternative spelling of fosfor