Phosphate Definition

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phosphates
noun
phosphates
A salt of phosphoric acid containing the trivalent, negative radical PO4
Webster's New World
An uncharged ester of this acid.
Webster's New World
Any substance containing phosphates, used as a fertilizer.
Webster's New World
A soft drink made with soda water, syrup, and, originally, a few drops of phosphoric acid.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb

To treat or coat with a phosphate or with phosphoric acid.

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Other Word Forms of Phosphate

Noun

Singular:
phosphate
Plural:
phosphates

Origin of Phosphate

  • phosphoric +‎ -ate

    From Wiktionary

  • phosph(o)– –ate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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