Collocations withphosphorus
These are words often used in combination withphosphorus.
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amount of phosphorus
It has been shown that the amount of phosphorus lost to surface waters increases linearly with the amount of phosphorus in the soil.
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high phosphorus
The as plated low phosphorus deposits tend to withstand abrasive wear better than the high phosphorus coatings, largely attributed to the higher hardness values.
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phosphorus content
Grain yields (0.6-2.4 t/ha) with a mean seed crude protein and phosphorus content of 25.3 and 0.46 g/kg, respectively, were obtained.
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red phosphorus
It has the same crystal structure as red phosphorus and black arsenic, it oxidizes in air and may ignite spontaneously.
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white phosphorus
As our medical colleagues know, white phosphorus being soluble in fat can get through and into the bone.
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