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phos·phate
 phosphate
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- pronunciation:
- fas
feIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a salt or ester of a phosphoric acid.
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| definition 2: |
a fertilizer composed of or containing phosphorous compounds.
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| definition 3: |
a beverage made with fruit syrup, carbonated water, and some phosphoric acid.
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| derivation: |
phosphatic (adj.) |
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