baldwin's phosphorus

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Definition of baldwin's phosphorus in English English dictionary

A poorly-characterized phosphorescent substance obtained by heating calcium nitrate

Baldwin's phosphorus is prepared by melting nitrate of lime in a crucible or ladle for about ten minutes; it is then poured into an iron pot, or mould, previously heated, and has the property, like Canton's phosphorus, of absorbing light when exposed to the sun, and emitting it when taken into a darkened room.

Hyphenation

baldwin's Phos·pho·rus

Turkish pronunciation

bôldwınz fäsfırıs

Pronunciation

/ˈbôldwənz ˈfäsfərəs/ /ˈbɔːldwənz ˈfɑːsfɜrəs/