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phossy

Adjective

Meaning

phossy (not comparable)

Affected or caused by the presence of phosphorus.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Examples

Chronic white phosphorus poisoning leads to necrosis of the jaw called " phossy jaw ". Source: Internet

In addition, exposure to the vapours gave match workers a severe necrosis of the bones of the jaw, the infamous " phossy jaw ". Source: Internet

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