Phosphate Definition & Meaning

phosphate
noun
  1. a salt of phosphoric acid
  2. carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid

"Phosphate" in song lyrics

See how phosphate is used in real songs:

  • "high phosphate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mosaic phosphate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "oseltamivir phosphate"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "phosphate"

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