phosphorus paste en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A paste of yellow phosphorus and water, mixed with flour and used as an insecticide and rat poison.
- (countable, uncountable) A paste of white phosphorus used to tip early matches.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phosphorus pastes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |