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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Noting a compound with four atoms of phosphorus in the molecule.
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It spontanteously ignites in air at about room temperature to form “phosphorus pentoxide” – actually tetraphosphorus decaoxide, P4O10.
Think Progress » The Truth About ThinkProgress’ White Phosphorus Coverage 2005
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