also: おうリン
noun
yellow phosphorus
Chemical term for the allotrope of phosphorus; also known as white phosphorus. Used in scientific and industrial contexts.
黄燐はマッチの製造に使われることがある。
Yellow phosphorus is sometimes used in the manufacture of matches.
黄リンは空気中で自然発火する危険性がある。
Yellow phosphorus has the risk of spontaneously igniting in air.
Red phosphorus, a more stable allotrope used in safety matches and flame retardants.
Compound of 黄 (yellow) and 燐 (phosphorus). The kanji 燐 is a relatively rare character for phosphorus; the katakana form リン is more common in modern chemical terminology.