Phosphorus Definition, Uses, & Facts

Israel's toxic legacy: White phosphorus bombs on south Lebanon Beirut, Lebanon

Animals and humans excrete almost 100 percent of the phosphorus they consume in food In the past, as part of a natural cycle, the phosphorus in

phosphorus Inhalation: Red phosphorus is not considered toxic but contamination with yellow phosphorus may cause coughing, bronchitis, possible liver or kidney impairment

phosphorus phosphorus in their regular diet, usually because of certain illnesses or diseases Phosphate is the drug form of phosphorus Some phosphates are