White Phosphorous

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
WP
Pronunciation
/waɪt ˈfɑsfərəs/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Chemistry

Examples in Context

  1. NATO pilots throwing white phosphorous on Beni Walid.
  2. Bomber, tank, rocket, white phosphorous bomb and machine gun are solid high wall, and the armless civilian that destroyed, burnt and knocked down by those weapons were eggs.
  3. A baseball mitt and ball rested on top of the bureau, and on the washstand a pitcher and bowl glowed as white as phosphorous.
  4. Preparation of Silica White from Phosphorous Slag

Other meanings of WP

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