Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phossy
Adjective
/ˈfɒsi/
Definition
A term relating to or resembling phosphorus.
Examples
- The phossy glow of the mineral was mesmerizing.
- He studied the phossy compounds in his chemistry class.
- Many phossy substances can be found in nature, such as some types of algae.
Meaning
Phossy is an adjective used to describe something that contains or is associated with phosphorus, especially when referring to compounds that emit a glow in the dark or appear luminescent.
Synonyms
- Phosphorescent
- Luminescent
- Glowing
