the nonmetallic chemical element with the symbol P; a solid element that exists in several forms such as white, red, and black phosphorus

(bound form) the non-metallic element phosphorus; also written as 磷 lín

(bound form) phosphorescence or blue light caused by phosphorus gases, popularly called "ghost fire"

(literary) the faint light or blue flame produced by phosphorus in nature; ghost light; will-o'-the-wisp