# Canton's phosphorus

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A poorly-characterized phosphorescent substance obtained by calcining oyster-shells and sulfur.

## Etymology
Named after John Canton, British physicist.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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