phosphor

UK
/ˈfɒsfə/
US
/ˈfɑsfər/

Translations

phosphornoun
phosphors
Pl.
UK
/ˈfɒsfə/
US
/ˈfɑsfər/
Phosphor is used in the production of fertilizers.
Фосфор используется в производстве удобрений.
Additional translations
Synonyms
phosphorescent material
luminescent substance
glow-in-the-dark material

Definitions

phosphornoun
A substance that exhibits the phenomenon of luminescence, often used in screens and lighting to emit light when exposed to radiation.
The phosphor coating inside the television screen glows when struck by electrons.