adj. Of a compound, containing phosphorus in a higher oxidation number than phosphorous compounds, especially with one of 5.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling, or containing, from us; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a higher valence as contrasted with the phosphorous compounds.
adj. Phosphorescent.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to, obtained from, or resembling phosphorus; phosphorescent.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
adj. containing or characteristic of phosphorus
Word Usage
"~ Phosphorus forms two well-known oxides, -- the trioxide (P_ {2} O_ {3}) and the pentoxide (P_ {2} O_ {5}), sometimes called phosphoric anhydride."