phosphorus-n; 1 Senses

Sense Number 1: a combustible non-metallic element, atomic number 15

Commentary: PHOSPHORUS[+substance][+element][+combustible][-metallic][+atomic_number_15]

Examples:
Phosphorus is what makes matches light when they are struck.
Yellow phosphorus is more volatile than red phosphorus.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1