-fos
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom phosphorus.
Pronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /fɒs/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌfɑs/
Suffix
edit-fos
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of phosphorous derivatives used as insecticides, anthelminthics, pesticides, etc.