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How to pronounce phosphorous in American English
“phosphorous” pronunciation by American speakers
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consume the phosphorous and over that ten year period they’ve been able to reduce their phosphorous
USGS
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These contain phosphorous, and calcium, which are common ingredients in many fertilizers.
USDA
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Because this includes like serious allegations like use of white phosphorous in Lebanon, in Gaza, and
State Department
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