phosphorize Definition
- 1to coat or impregnate with phosphorus
- 2to become phosphorescent
Using phosphorize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "phosphorize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The matchsticks are phosphorized to make them light up.
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The metal surface was phosphorized to make it rust-resistant.
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The algae in the water phosphorized and glowed at night.
phosphorize Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with phosphorize
to coat a surface with phosphorus
Example
The steel was phosphorized to make it more resistant to corrosion.
to add phosphorus to a compound
Example
The chemist phosphorized the fertilizer to increase its effectiveness.
to add phosphorus to a solution
Example
The lab technician phosphorized the water sample to test for contaminants.
Origins of phosphorize
from French 'phosphorer', from Greek 'phōsphoros', meaning 'light-bringing'
Summary: phosphorize in Brief
'Phosphorize' [ˈfɒsfəraɪz] means to coat or impregnate with phosphorus, or to become phosphorescent. It is often used in the context of making objects glow in the dark, such as matchsticks or algae in water. Examples include 'The matchsticks are phosphorized to make them light up.' and 'The algae in the water phosphorized and glowed at night.'
