CHNOPS

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Translingual[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

C +‎ H +‎ N +‎ O +‎ P +‎ S. From the chemical symbols of the six most common elements found in known terrestrial life.

Noun[edit]

CHNOPS

  1. Abbreviation of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulphur.

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Etymology[edit]

C +‎ H +‎ N +‎ O +‎ P +‎ S. From the translingual CHNOPS.

Pronunciation[edit]

(CHNOPS can be a homophone of English schnaps and a near homophone of German Schnaps)

Noun[edit]

CHNOPS (uncountable)

  1. CHNOPS; Acronym of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur.

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