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YELLOW PHOSPHOROUS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- white phosphorus
1, record 1, English, white%20phosphorus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yellow phosphorus 2, record 1, English, yellow%20phosphorus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
White (sometimes called yellow) phosphorus is a white to yellow waxy solid with a garlic like odour. It ignites spontaneously in air at temperatures above 30 °C and continues to burn until it is fully oxidized or until deprived of oxygen. Burning phosphorus produces dense, white, irritating smoke containing mixed phosphorus oxides. 3, record 1, English, - white%20phosphorus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Yellow phosphorus. This is an extremely dangerous compound in that it can catch fire spontaneously and direct contact on the skin will produce burns that heal very slowly ... It produces severe gastrointestinal irritation which can produce shock from circulatory failure. 4, record 1, English, - white%20phosphorus
Record 1, Key term(s)
- white phosphorous
- yellow phosphorous
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phosphore blanc
1, record 1, French, phosphore%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- phosphore ordinaire 2, record 1, French, phosphore%20ordinaire
correct, masculine noun
- phosphore jaune 3, record 1, French, phosphore%20jaune
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le phosphore blanc est un solide incolore ou blanc quand il est pur. Il se présente plus généralement sous l'aspect d'un solide jaune ambré de consistance cireuse, spontanément inflammable à l'air, d'odeur légèrement alliacée. 4, record 1, French, - phosphore%20blanc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le phosphore existe sous trois formes distinctes : le phosphore ordinaire (blanc), le phosphore rouge, et le phosphore noir. 2, record 1, French, - phosphore%20blanc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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