phosphatic
adjective
phos·phat·ic
fäs-ˈfa-tik 
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-ˈfā-
: of, relating to, or containing phosphoric acid or phosphates
phosphatic fertilizers
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phosphatic
adjective
phos·phat·ic
fäs-ˈfat-ik
-ˈfāt-
-ˈfāt-
: of, relating to, or containing phosphoric acid or phosphates
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