How Do You Spell PHOSPHORIZE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒsfəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Phosphorize (ˈfɒsfəraɪz) is a verb that refers to the process of converting a substance into a phosphorescent form. The word contains two syllables and is pronounced with a stress pattern on the second syllable. In the IPA phonetic transcription, the first syllable is /ˈfɒs/, which contains the consonant sound /f/ and the vowel sound /ɒ/. The second syllable is /fəˈraɪz/, which contains the consonant sound /f/ again, the vowels /ə/ and /aɪ/, and the consonant sound /z/ at the end.

PHOSPHORIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Phosphorize is a transitive verb that refers to the process of introducing or treating something with phosphorus or a phosphorus-based compound. It involves the addition or combination of phosphorus to an element, substance, or material, often creating a new compound or altering its properties.

   When a material is phosphorized, it can acquire different characteristics or qualities, such as increased resistance to corrosion, improved electrical conductivity, or enhanced luminescence. This process is particularly common in the field of chemistry and materials science.

   In practical applications, phosphorization is often employed to modify the surface of metals, alloys, or other materials to provide them with desirable qualities. For instance, steel can be phosphorized to enhance its strength and durability, making it less susceptible to wear and tear.

   Phosphorization can also be used to create phosphors, which are substances that emit visible light when exposed to certain types of radiation. These phosphors are utilized in a wide range of devices and technologies, such as fluorescent light bulbs, cathode ray tubes, and certain types of displays.

   Overall, phosphorize involves the addition or treatment of phosphorus to bring about chemical or physical changes in a substance, ultimately altering its properties or creating new compounds.

Common Misspellings for PHOSPHORIZE

• ohosphorize
• lhosphorize
• -hosphorize
• 0hosphorize
• pgosphorize
• pbosphorize
• pnosphorize
• pjosphorize
• puosphorize
• pyosphorize
• phisphorize
• phksphorize
• phlsphorize
• phpsphorize
• ph0sphorize
• ph9sphorize
• phoaphorize
• phozphorize
• phoxphorize
• phodphorize

Etymology of PHOSPHORIZE

The word "phosphorize" is derived from the noun "phosphorus", which in turn comes from the Latin word "phosphorus" and the Greek word "phōsphóros". The Latin term is derived from the Greek "phōs" meaning "light" and "phoros" meaning "bearer", resulting in "phosphorus" translating to "light-bearer".

The suffix "-ize" is added to the word "phosphor" to form "phosphorize". The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek suffix "-izein", which indicates the creation of a verb from a noun. It transforms "phosphor" into a verb, implying the concept of adding or treating with phosphorus or making something phosphorescent.

Similar spelling words for PHOSPHORIZE

• phosphorus,
• phosphorise,
• fosforus,
• viceversa,
• phosphorus-31,
• Phosphoreous,
• phosphoros,
• phosphorus-32,
• Phosphorus-poisoning,
• Fucivorous,
• cupro-phosphorus,
• phosphors,
• voiceovers,
• vociferous,
• phospherous,
• phosphoresce,
• Vesivirus,
• Phosphorus-paste,
• phosphorous,
• phosphores.

Conjugate verb Phosphorize

CONDITIONAL

I would phosphorize

you would phosphorize

he/she/it would phosphorize

we would phosphorize

they would phosphorize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be phosphorizing

you would be phosphorizing

he/she/it would be phosphorizing

we would be phosphorizing

they would be phosphorizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have phosphorize

you would have phosphorize

he/she/it would have phosphorize

we would have phosphorize

they would have phosphorize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been phosphorizing

you would have been phosphorizing

he/she/it would have been phosphorizing

we would have been phosphorizing

they would have been phosphorizing

FUTURE

I will phosphorize

you will phosphorize

he/she/it will phosphorize

we will phosphorize

they will phosphorize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be phosphorizing

you will be phosphorizing

he/she/it will be phosphorizing

we will be phosphorizing

they will be phosphorizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have phosphorized

you will have phosphorized

he/she/it will have phosphorized

we will have phosphorized

they will have phosphorized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been phosphorizing

you will have been phosphorizing

he/she/it will have been phosphorizing

we will have been phosphorizing

they will have been phosphorizing

IMPERATIVE

you phosphorize

we let´s phosphorize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to phosphorize

PAST

I phosphorized

you phosphorized

he/she/it phosphorized

we phosphorized

they phosphorized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was phosphorizing

you were phosphorizing

he/she/it was phosphorizing

we were phosphorizing

they were phosphorizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

phosphorized

PAST PERFECT

I had phosphorized

you had phosphorized

he/she/it had phosphorized

we had phosphorized

they had phosphorized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been phosphorizing

you had been phosphorizing

he/she/it had been phosphorizing

we had been phosphorizing

they had been phosphorizing

PRESENT

I phosphorize

you phosphorize

he/she/it phosphorizes

we phosphorize

they phosphorize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am phosphorizing

you are phosphorizing

he/she/it is phosphorizing

we are phosphorizing

they are phosphorizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

phosphorizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have phosphorized

you have phosphorized

he/she/it has phosphorized

we have phosphorized

they have phosphorized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been phosphorizing

you have been phosphorizing

he/she/it has been phosphorizing

we have been phosphorizing

they have been phosphorizing