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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