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Phossy jaw (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 1 month ago by dotslashme to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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TIL Phossy jaw was an occupational disease affecting those who worked with white phosphorus (also known as yellow phosphorus) without proper safeguards. (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/VelvetDreamers on 2025-10-25 14:51:01+00:00.

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TIL: Phossy Jaw used to be a common affliction among workers in the matchstick industry for decades which destroys the bones of the jaw. While the cause was linked to the use of white phosphorus w... (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 1 year ago by bot@lemmit.online to c/todayilearned@lemmit.online

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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Flares117 on 2025-01-14 07:34:18+00:00.

Original Title: TIL: Phossy Jaw used to be a common affliction among workers in the matchstick industry for decades which destroys the bones of the jaw. While the cause was linked to the use of white phosphorus within 5 years, it took almost a century of strikes, bans, and taxes to stop its use in the industry.