phosphate
/ˈfɑsfeɪt/ noun C1- Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid.
- Any fertiliser containing phosphate compounds.
- Guano (containing high levels of phosphates and harvested for the fertiliser industry).
- A carbonated soft drink containing phosphoric acid, often flavored with a fruit-based syrup.
Plural phosphates
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