"Canton's phosphorus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Named after John Canton, British physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Canton's phosphorus (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, inorganic chemistry) A poorly-characterized phosphorescent substance obtained by calcining oyster-shells and sulfur. Wikipedia link: John Canton Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Inorganic compounds
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