phosphorus paste (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈfɒsfərəs ˈpeɪst/
Definition
A poisonous and highly reactive substance made from phosphorus, often used in the production of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals.
Examples
The factory produced large quantities of phosphorus paste for use in the agricultural industry.
Handling phosphorus paste requires extreme caution due to its highly toxic and flammable nature.
The environmental impact of phosphorus paste has become a major concern in recent years.
How to Use phosphorus paste
- handle phosphorus paste (verb phrase)
- to manage or deal with phosphorus paste — "The worker had to handle phosphorus paste with extreme caution."
- phosphorus paste production (noun phrase)
- the process of making phosphorus paste — "The company specialized in phosphorus paste production for the agricultural industry."
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