Phosphoric
[fos-fawr-ik, -for-] /fɒsˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr-/
adjective, Chemistry.
1.
of or containing , especially in the pentavalent state.
/fɒsˈfɒrɪk/
adjective
1.
of or containing phosphorus in the pentavalent state
adj.
1784, from French phosphorique, from phosphore (see phosphorous). Related: Phosphorical (1753).
phosphoric phos·phor·ic (fŏs-fôr’ĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing phosphorus, especially with a valence of 5 or a valence higher than that of a comparable phosphorous compound.
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