"Homberg's phosphorus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after its discoverer, the German chemist Wilhelm Homberg. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Homberg's phosphorus (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, inorganic chemistry) A poorly-characterized phosphorescent substance obtained by heating calcium chloride. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Inorganic chemistry

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