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Phosphate
01
a chemical compound that contains phosphorus and oxygen atoms, commonly found in salts or esters of phosphoric acid, important for biological processes and industrial applications
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
phosphates
Examples
Plants absorb phosphates from the soil to promote healthy root development and flower formation.
02
carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid
