Meaning of phossy jaw | Babel Free
Definitions
A disease resulting from exposure to white phosphorus causing degeneration of the teeth and jaw.
Examples
““We thought she would escape⟳ phossy jaw. But it got her, yes, it got her, and she died a terrible death.””
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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