Phosphate
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːsfeɪt/
Phosphate (noun)
- A chemical used in fertilizers to help plants grow.
- A salt or ester of phosphoric acid, often used in chemistry.
- A type of sweet, fizzy drink made with carbonated water and flavorings.
Examples
- Farmers use phosphate to enrich the soil.
- Phosphate helps plants grow faster.
Common collocations: add phosphate, phosphate fertilizer, high phosphate content, phosphate compound, phosphate ion