CANTON'S PHOSPHORUS

Meaning of CANTON'S PHOSPHORUS in English

ˈka(a)nt ə nz-, -ntənz- noun

Usage: usually capitalized C

Etymology: after John Canton died 1772 English physicist, its discoverer

: phosphorescent calcium sulfide CaS

Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012

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PHOSPHORUS — fosfor (-ic)
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PHOSPHORUS — noun Usage: often attributive see: phosphor Date: 1645 a phosphorescent substance or body, a nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family …
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CANTON — geographical name city NE Ohio SSE of Akron population 80,806, see: Guangzhou
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PHOSPHORUS — Nonmetallic chemical element , chemical symbol P, atomic number 15. The ordinary allotrope , called white phosphorus, is a poisonous, …
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CANTON — Political subdivision of Switzerland, France, and some other European countries. Each of Switzerland's 26 cantons and half-cantons has its own …
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CANTON — I. ˈkant ə n, -ˈaa-, -ntən; ˈka(a)n.ˌtän, (ˈ) ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun ( -s ) Etymology: Middle French, from Old Provençal, from cant …
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PHOSPHORUS — ˈfäsf(ə)rəs noun ( plural phospho·ri -sfəˌrī, -ˌrē) Etymology: New Latin, from Greek phōsphoros light-bearing, from phōs- phos- + -phoros -phorous …
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PHOSPHORUS — (n.) Hence, any substance which shines in the dark like phosphorus, as certain phosphorescent bodies.
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PHOSPHORUS — (n.) A poisonous nonmetallic element of the nitrogen group, obtained as a white, or yellowish, translucent waxy substance, having a …
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PHOSPHORUS — (n.) The morning star; Phosphor.
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CANTON — (v. i.) To allot separate quarters to, as to different parts or divisions of an army or body of troops.
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CANTON — (v. i.) To divide into small parts or districts; to mark off or separate, as a distinct portion or division.
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CANTON — (n.) A division of a shield occupying one third part of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by …
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CANTON — (n.) A small territorial district; esp. one of the twenty-two independent states which form the Swiss federal republic; in France, …
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CANTON — (n.) A small community or clan.
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CANTON — (n.) A small portion; a division; a compartment.
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CANTON — (n.) A song or canto
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PHOSPHORUS — ( n. ) The morning star; Phosphor.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
PHOSPHORUS — ( n. ) Hence, any substance which shines in the dark like phosphorus, as certain phosphorescent bodies.
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PHOSPHORUS — ( n. ) A poisonous nonmetallic element of the nitrogen group, obtained as a white, or yellowish, translucent waxy substance, …
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CANTON — ( v. i. ) To divide into small parts or districts; to mark off or separate, as a distinct portion …
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CANTON — ( v. i. ) To allot separate quarters to, as to different parts or divisions of an army or body …
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CANTON — ( n. ) A song or canto
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CANTON — ( n. ) A small territorial district; esp. one of the twenty-two independent states which form the Swiss federal republic; …
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CANTON — ( n. ) A small portion; a division; a compartment.
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CANTON — ( n. ) A small community or clan.
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CANTON — ( n. ) A division of a shield occupying one third part of the chief, usually on the dexter side, …
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PHOSPHORUS — /fos"feuhr euhs/ , n. Phosphor.
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PHOSPHORUS — /fos"feuhr euhs/ , n. , pl. phosphori /-feuh ruy'/ . 1. Chem. a solid, nonmetallic element existing in at least …
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PHOSPHORUS — n. nonmetallic chemical element
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PHOSPHORUS — noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: New Latin, from Greek phōsphoros light-bearing — more at phosphor Date: 1645 1. : a …
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PHOSPHORUS — noun the morning star; phosphor. 2. phosphorus ·noun hence, any substance which shines in the dark like phosphorus, as certain …
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CANTON — noun a song or canto. 2. canton ·noun a small community or clan. 3. canton ·noun a small portion; a …
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PHOSPHORUS — [ 'fɒsf(ə)rəs ] ■ noun the chemical element of atomic number 15, a poisonous, combustible non-metal which exists as a …
Concise Oxford English vocab
PHOSPHORUS — [phos.pho.rus] n, often attrib [NL, fr. Gk phosphoros light-bearing--more at phosphor] (1645) 1: a phosphorescent substance or body; esp: one …
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CANTON — [can.ton] n [MF, fr. It cantone, fr. canto corner, fr. L canthus iron tire--more at cant] (1522): a small territorial …
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PHOSPHORUS — (P), nonmetallic chemical element of the nitrogen family (Group Va of the periodic table).
Britannica English vocabulary
CANTON — political subdivision in France, Switzerland, and other European countries. In France the canton, a subdivision of the arrondissement, is a …
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CANTON — city, seat (1808) of Stark county, northeastern Ohio, U.S. The city lies 60 miles (97 km) south-southeast of Cleveland. It …
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PHOSPHORUS — phosphorus, P~ BrE AmE ˈfɒs f ə r‿əs AmE ˈfɑːs-
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CANTON — I Canton place in China BrE AmE ˌkæn ˈtɒn ◂ AmE -ˈtɑːn ◂ —Chinese Guǎngzhōu [ ³kwɑŋ ¹ʈʂou \] II …
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CANTON — I canton 'political division, especially Swiss' BrE AmE ˈkænt ɒn (ˌ ) kæn ˈtɒn AmE ˈkænt ɑːn - ə n; …
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PHOSPHORUS — / ˈfɒsfərəs; NAmE ˈfɑːs-/ noun [ U ] ( symb P ) a chemical element found in several different forms, …
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PHOSPHORUS — phos ‧ pho ‧ rus /ˈfɒsf ə rəs $ ˈfɑːs-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable] [ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Modern …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
PHOSPHORUS — Phosphorus is a poisonous yellowish-white chemical element. It glows slightly, and burns when air touches it. N-UNCOUNT
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CANTON — ( cantons) A canton is a political or administrative region in some countries, for example Switzerland. ...the Swiss canton of …
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PHOSPHORUS — Phosphorus is a poisonous yellowish-white chemical element. It glows slightly, and burns when air touches it. N-UNCOUNT
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Longman DOCE5 Extras English vocabulary
PHOSPHORUS — noun COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ ADJECTIVE white ▪ The white phosphorus matches were dangerous and their manufacture a serious danger …
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CANTON — noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ It will provide a national regulatory system and a regulatory body to replace those of …
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CANTON — [noun] [C] - a political region or local government area in some countries, esp. one of the 23 political regions …
Cambridge English vocab
PHOSPHORUS — n. Nonmetallic chemical element , chemical symbol P, atomic number 15. The ordinary allotrope , called white phosphorus, is a …
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CANTON — n. Political subdivision of Switzerland, France, and some other European countries. Each of Switzerland's 26 cantons and half-cantons has its …
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PHOSPHORUS — An essential chemical food element that can contribute to the eutrophication of lakes and other water bodies. Increased phosphorus levels …
Environmental Engineering English vocabulary
PHOSPHORUS — сущ.; хим. фосфор (химическое) фосфор - * matches фосфорные спички - * pentoxide пятиокись фосфора, фосфорный ангидрид - * poisoning …
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CANTON — сущ. кантон, округ (в Швейцарии) кантон, округ (в Швейцарии, Франции) область; уголок (земли и т. п.) (военное) четверть (полотнища флага) …
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PHOSPHORUS — n хим. фосфор phosphorus matches - фосфорные спички phosphorus pentoxide - пятиокись фосфора, фосфорный ангидрид phosphorus poisoning - отравление фосфором
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PHOSPHORUS — фосфор - black phosphorus - purple phosphorus - violet phosphorus - white phosphorus - yellow phosphorus
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PHOSPHORUS — n хим. фосфор phosphorus matches - фосфорные спички phosphorus pentoxide - пятиокись фосфора, фосфорный ангидрид phosphorus poisoning - отравление фосфором
Большой новый Англо-Русский словарь
PHOSPHORUS — сущ.; хим. фосфор (химическое) фосфор - * matches фосфорные спички - * pentoxide пятиокись фосфора, фосфорный ангидрид - * poisoning …
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CANTON — сущ. кантон, округ (в Швейцарии) кантон, округ (в Швейцарии, Франции) область; уголок (земли и т. п.) (военное) четверть (полотнища флага) …
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