phosphate

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɒsfeɪt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɑsfeɪt/

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Noun

Singular phosphate

Plural phosphates

1. (countable) (chemistry) A phosphate is a salt or ester the contains phosphoric acid.