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What is a phosphor?

What is a phosphor? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (chemistry) Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
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The hub upon which the platter was mounted was phosphor bronze, and weighed an additional 17 pounds.
The brushes are available in phosphor bronze or nylon and the mops are cotton.
When the proper voltage is applied across the cathode and anode of the emitters, they release electrons toward a phosphor spot.
Overall, the wear resistance of gunmetal is not as good as phosphor bronze.
The addition of phosphor copper or the use of a phosphate or borate slag flux cover and thorough stirring improves the rate of lead removal.
The mercury excites the phosphor coating on interior of the tube when the arc is struck.

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