The Vietnamese word "lân tinh" means "phosphorous" in English. It is an adjective used primarily in scientific and agricultural contexts. Phosphorous is an essential chemical element that plays a vital role in many biological processes, particularly in plant growth and development.
In more advanced contexts, "lân tinh" can also refer to its role in biochemical processes such as energy transfer (like ATP) and genetic material (like DNA). In scientific discussions, you might encounter phrases like "lân tinh trong cơ thể" (phosphorous in the body) or "vai trò của lân tinh trong nông nghiệp" (the role of phosphorous in agriculture).
While "lân tinh" primarily refers to phosphorous, in a broader context, "lân" can also mean "to be close to" or "to be near" something, but this usage is entirely different from the scientific meaning.