phos: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of phos
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paphos
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- skyphos1/5
- coumaphos1/5
- morphos1/5
morpho
(Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of large, handsome, tropical American butterflies, of the genus Morpho . They are noted for the very brilliant metallic luster and bright colors (often blue) of the upper surface of the wings. The lower surface is usually brown or gray, with eyelike spots.
Suffixes of phos
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phosphate
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
orthophosphate; inorganic phosphate.
- noun carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
- phosphorus4/5
phosphorus
- noun a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
P; atomic number 15.
- noun a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
daystar; Lucifer; morning star.
- noun a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
- phosphorylation4/5
phosphorylation
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- phosphatase3/5
phosphatase
- noun any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
- noun any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
- phosphates3/5
phosphate
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
orthophosphate; inorganic phosphate.
- noun carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
- phosphorylated3/5
phosphorylated
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- phospholipids3/5
phospholipid
- noun any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
- noun any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
- phospholipid3/5
phospholipid
- noun any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
- noun any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
- phosphoric3/5
phosphoric
- adjective containing or characteristic of phosphorus
phosphorous.
- phosphoric acid
- adjective containing or characteristic of phosphorus
- phosphor3/5
phosphor
- noun a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
- noun a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
- phosphorous3/5
phosphorous
- adjective containing or characteristic of phosphorus
phosphoric.
- phosphoric acid
- adjective containing or characteristic of phosphorus
- phospholipase3/5
phospholipase
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- phosphorescent2/5
phosphorescent
- adjective satellite emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
- the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood
- adjective satellite emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
- phosphatases2/5
phosphatase
- noun any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
- noun any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
- phosphodiesterase2/5
phosphodiesterase
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- phosphorescence2/5
phosphorescence
- noun a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased
- noun a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased
- phosphorylase2/5
phosphorylase
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- phosphors2/5
phosphor
- noun a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
- noun a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
- phosphatidylcholine2/5
phosphatidylcholine
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- phosphorylates2/5
phosphorylates
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- phosphorylate2/5
phosphorylate
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- phospho2/5
phospho
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- phosgene2/5
phosgene
- noun a colorless poisonous gas that smells like new-mown hay; used in chemical warfare
- noun a colorless poisonous gas that smells like new-mown hay; used in chemical warfare
- phosphine2/5
phosphine
- noun a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- noun a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- phosphatidyl2/5
phosphatidyl
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- phosphoprotein2/5
phosphoprotein
- noun containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
- noun containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
- phosphoenolpyruvate2/5
phosphoenolpyruvate
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- phosphoglycerate2/5
phosphoglycerate
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- phosphide2/5
phosphide
(Chem.) A binary compound of phosphorus.
- phosphokinase2/5
- phosphatic2/5
phosphatic
(Chem.) Pertaining to, or containing, phosphorus, phosphoric acid, or phosphates; as, .phosphatic nodules
- phosphocreatine2/5
phosphocreatine
- noun an organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction
creatine phosphate; creatine phosphoric acid.
- noun an organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction
- phosphoryl2/5
phosphoryl
(Chem.) The radical PO , regarded as the typical nucleus of certain compounds.
- phosphofructokinase2/5
phosphofructokinase
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- phospholipases1/5
- phosphatidylethanolamine1/5
phosphatidylethanolamine
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- phosphorylating1/5
phosphorylating
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- phosphonate1/5
phosphonate
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- phosphorite1/5
phosphorite
(min.) A massive variety of apatite.
- phosphoproteins1/5
phosphoprotein
- noun containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
- noun containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
- phosphatidic1/5
phosphatidic
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- phosphite1/5
phosphite
(Chem.) A salt of phosphorous acid.
- phosphorites1/5
phosphorite
(min.) A massive variety of apatite.
- phosphonic1/5
phosphonic
(Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, certain derivatives of phosphorous acid containing a hydrocarbon radical, and analogous to the sulphonic acid.
- phosphodiesterases1/5
phosphodiesterases
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- phosphenes1/5
phosphene
(Physiol.) A luminous impression produced through excitation of the retina by some cause other than the impingement upon it of rays of light, as by pressure upon the eyeball when the lids are closed. Cf. After-image .
- phosphines1/5
phosphine
- noun a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- noun a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- phosphorylations1/5
- phosphonium1/5
phosphonium
(Chem.) The hypothetical radical PH4 , analogous to ammonium, and regarded as the nucleus of certain derivatives of phosphine.
- phosphites1/5
- phosphoglucomutase1/5
phosphoglucomutase
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- phosphotungstic1/5
- phosphatides1/5
- phosphagen1/5
- phosphides1/5
phosphide
(Chem.) A binary compound of phosphorus.
- phosphene1/5
phosphene
(Physiol.) A luminous impression produced through excitation of the retina by some cause other than the impingement upon it of rays of light, as by pressure upon the eyeball when the lids are closed. Cf. After-image .
- phosphating1/5
phosphate
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
orthophosphate; inorganic phosphate.
- noun carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
- phosphatidylcholines1/5
phosphatidylcholines
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- phosphaturia1/5
phosphaturia
(Med.) The excessive discharge of phosphates in the urine.
- phosphoglyceric1/5
- phosphatide1/5
phosphatide
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- phosphomolybdic1/5
- phosphatized1/5
- phosphamidon1/5
- phosphomolybdate1/5
- phosphoglyceraldehyde1/5
phosphoglyceraldehyde
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- phosphosilicate1/5
- phosphated1/5
phosphate
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
orthophosphate; inorganic phosphate.
- noun carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
- phosphinic1/5
phosphinic
(Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, certain acids analogous to the phosphonic acids, but containing two hydrocarbon radicals, and derived from the secondary phosphines by oxidation.
Derived words of phos
- metamorphosis«Word Popularity Bar4/5
metamorphosis
- noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
metabolism.
- noun a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
transfiguration.
- the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
- noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- metamorphoses3/5
metamorphosis
- noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
metabolism.
- noun a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
transfiguration.
- the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
- noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- cyclophosphamide3/5
- triphosphate3/5
triphosphate
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- metamorphosed3/5
metamorphose
- verb change completely the nature or appearance of
transfigure; transmogrify.
- In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug
- The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman
- Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection
- verb change in outward structure or looks
transmute; transform.
- He transformed into a monster
- The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle
- verb change completely the nature or appearance of
- monophosphate2/5
monophosphate
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- kyphosis2/5
kyphosis
- noun an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
hunchback; humpback.
- noun an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
- pyrophosphate2/5
pyrophosphate
- noun a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid
- noun a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid
- diphosphate2/5
diphosphate
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- dephosphorylation2/5
dephosphorylation
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- organophosphate2/5
organophosphate
- noun an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
- noun an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
- metamorphose2/5
metamorphose
- verb change completely the nature or appearance of
transfigure; transmogrify.
- In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug
- The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman
- Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection
- verb change in outward structure or looks
transmute; transform.
- He transformed into a monster
- The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle
- verb change completely the nature or appearance of
- organophosphates2/5
organophosphate
- noun an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
- noun an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system
- superphosphate2/5
superphosphate
(Chem.) An acid phosphate.
- organophosphorus2/5
- hyperphosphatemia2/5
hyperphosphatemia
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- orthophosphate2/5
orthophosphate
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
phosphate; inorganic phosphate.
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
- polyphosphate2/5
polyphosphate
- noun a salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid
- noun a salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid
- metamorphosing2/5
metamorphose
- verb change completely the nature or appearance of
transfigure; transmogrify.
- In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug
- The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman
- Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection
- verb change in outward structure or looks
transmute; transform.
- He transformed into a monster
- The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle
- verb change completely the nature or appearance of
- kyphoscoliosis2/5
- lymphosarcoma2/5
lymphosarcoma
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- triphosphates1/5
- dephosphorylated1/5
- anamorphosis1/5
anamorphosis
- noun the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
anamorphism.
- noun a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
anamorphism.
- noun the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
- photophosphorylation1/5
photophosphorylation
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- glycerophosphate1/5
- organophosphorous1/5
organophosphorous
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- triphenylphosphine1/5
triphenylphosphine
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- dephosphorylate1/5
dephosphorylate
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- paedomorphosis1/5
- dephosphorylates1/5
- orthophosphoric1/5
orthophosphoric
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- tripolyphosphate1/5
tripolyphosphate
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- morphosis1/5
morphosis
(Biol.) The order or mode of development of an organ or part.
- hypophosphite1/5
hypophosphite
(Chem.) A salt of hypophosphorous acid.
- superphosphates1/5
superphosphate
(Chem.) An acid phosphate.
- metaphosphate1/5
metaphosphate
(Chem.) A salt of metaphosphoric acid.
- orthophosphates1/5
orthophosphate
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
phosphate; inorganic phosphate.
- noun a salt of phosphoric acid
- diphosphates1/5
- pyrophosphates1/5
pyrophosphate
- noun a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid
- noun a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid
- dephosphorylating1/5
dephosphorylating
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- unmetamorphosed1/5
- anamorphoses1/5
anamorphosis
- noun the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
anamorphism.
- noun a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
anamorphism.
- noun the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
- polyphosphoric1/5
polyphosphoric
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About Prefix and Suffix Words
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