See Also: asperous(dictionary)

phosphorize (iou) and asperous (iou)


phosphorize (iou)



phosphorize verb trans. Also phosphorise. L18.
[French phosphoriser, from phosphore: see PHOSPHORIC, -IZE.]
Combine or impregnate with phosphorus. Chiefly as phosphorized ppl adjective. L18.
Make phosphorescent; cause to phosphoresce. M19.

asperous (iou)



asperous adjective. Now rare. M16.
[from late Latin asperosus, from Latin asper rough, harsh: see -OUS.]
Rough, rugged. M16.
Harsh, bitter. M16.