p
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,274 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,433 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms also: phosphorus, atomic number 15
- the 16th letter of the Roman alphabet
p in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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In the Journal of the Asiatic Society, Bengal, vol. ix., p.
Pennsylvania Pilgrim, and other poems Part 6 From — Volume I · John Greenleaf Whittier · Chapter 1
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I decided in favour of the U.A.C.P., sent them two guineas, and waited.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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It is unnecessary to observe that in this exhaustive digest Professor de Ruiz has given (VII, p.
Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice · James Branch Cabell · Chapter 1
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By Rev Mr Upham, Mr Lewis Plum, of Newark, N.J., to Miss Eliza P. Lemon, of this town.
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6 · Henry M. (Henry Mason) Brooks · Chapter 1
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Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
The Club of Queer Trades · G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton · Chapter 1