phosphate
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfɑːsfeɪt/ · UK /ˈfɒsfeɪt/
phosphate means: A chemical containing phosphorus and oxygen, found in fertilizers, living things, and some cleaning products.
noun
A chemical containing phosphorus and oxygen, found in fertilizers, living things, and some cleaning products.
- This fertilizer contains phosphate.
- High phosphate levels can encourage algae to grow.
- Calcium phosphate helps make bones strong.
Questions about phosphate
What does phosphate mean?
A chemical containing phosphorus and oxygen, found in fertilizers, living things, and some cleaning products.
What is phosphate in other languages?
Türkçe: fosfat · Español: fosfato · Français: phosphate · Deutsch: Phosphat · Italiano: fosfato · 日本語: リン酸塩
How do you pronounce phosphate?
In American English /ˈfɑːsfeɪt/; in British English /ˈfɒsfeɪt/.
How do you use phosphate in a sentence?
This fertilizer contains phosphate. High phosphate levels can encourage algae to grow.
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