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phosphate

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Noun

phos=phate

WORDNET DICTIONARY

phosphate(n = noun.substance) inorganic phosphate, orthophosphate - a salt of phosphoric acid; Array

has particulars: calcium phosphate, sodium orthophosphate, sodium phosphate

is a kind of salt

phosphate(n = noun.food) Array - carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid; Array

phosphate, n.

A salt of phosphoric acid. [1913 Webster]

phosphate, n.
1 any salt or ester of phosphoric acid, esp. used as a fertilizer.
2 an effervescent drink containing a small amount of phosphate.

Derivative

phosphatic adj.

Etymology

F f. phosphore PHOSPHORUS

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