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  1. The symbol for the element phosphorus.
  2. abbreviation Genetics parental generation
  3. abbreviation Physics parity
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  • In other words, the flow of those electrons is sharply inhibited This may sound rather abstract, but it isn't; a “P” layer which is adjacent to an “N” layer creates a structure known as a P-N junction, which is a kind of electrical valve or gate that permits electrons to flow easily in one direction but not the other. —  Analog Science Fiction and Fact, January 2002
  • Available in an array of crystal-inspired colors, the P is the essence of style. —  Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now
  • The event will also feature P*P (Cassette Playa), DJ Egg Roll and DJ Oum which should bring the house down at —  Hypebeast
  • Up to now, Iran has been enriching with only a fragile, inefficient 1970s vintage machine known as the P-1, adapted from a model obtained from former Pakistani-run nuclear smugglers. —  San Francisco Sentinel
  • They can come to the U.S. and play under what's known as a P-1 visa, which is for internationally recognized athletes or members of internationally recognized entertainment groups. —  Sports News : CBSSports.com
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