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phosphorus
A chemical element that is essential for all living things and occurs in various forms. It is used, among other things, for fertilizers and in the chemical industry.
Phosphor ist ein wichtiger Nährstoff für das Pflanzenwachstum.
Phosphorus is an important nutrient for plant growth.
As the name of a chemical element, 'Phosphor' (phosphorus) is an uncountable noun, or substance name. In general statements, it is therefore often used without an article.
Der menschliche Körper benötigt Phosphor für gesunde Knochen und Zähne.
The human body needs phosphorus for healthy bones and teeth.
Common combinations describe occurrence or deficiency. Typical phrases are 'reich an Phosphor sein' (to be rich in phosphorus), 'Phosphor enthalten' (to contain phosphorus), or 'ein Mangel an Phosphor' (a phosphorus deficiency).
Nüsse und Samen sind reich an Phosphor.
Nuts and seeds are rich in phosphorus.
'Phosphor' (phosphorus) is a term from the technical language of chemistry, biology, and agriculture. In normal everyday life, the word is rarely used, except when talking about nutrition or gardening.
Im Chemieunterricht haben wir die Eigenschaften von Phosphor besprochen.
In chemistry class, we discussed the properties of phosphorus.
phosphate
Both words are used in connection with nutrients and fertilizers, but they do not mean exactly the same thing. „Phosphor“ is the chemical element, whereas „Phosphat“ is a salt or ester of phosphoric acid. Use „Phosphor“ when you mean the element and „Phosphat“ when you mean the specific compound.
Phosphor ist ein wichtiger Nährstoff für das Wachstum der Pflanzen.
Phosphorus is an important nutrient for plant growth.
Das Phosphat im Dünger versorgt die Pflanzen mit diesem Nährstoff.
The phosphate in the fertilizer supplies the plants with this nutrient.
