English Explanatory Dictionary

Canton's phosphorus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poorly-characterized phosphorescent substance obtained by calcining oyster-shells and sulfur.

Word forms

Canton's phosphorus

Etymology

Named after John Canton, British physicist.

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