-phorous

1. a combining form occurring in adjectives that correspond to nouns ending in -phore:

   gonophorous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -phorous¹

< New Latin -phorus < Greek -phoros bearing. See -phore, -ous

Example Sentences

Phosphoresc′ent, shining in the dark like phosphorus; Phosphor′ic, Phos′phorous, pertaining to or obtained from phosphorus.

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Hypophosphor′ic, Hypophos′phorous, containing less oxygen than phosphorous acid contains.

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