phosphatic

adjective

phos·​phat·​ic fäs-ˈfa-tik How to pronounce phosphatic (audio) -ˈfā- How to pronounce phosphatic (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing phosphoric acid or phosphates
phosphatic fertilizers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Such phosphatic fossilization sometimes preserves detail down to the level of single cells. Colin Dickey, New Republic, 21 Sep. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phosphatic was in 1818

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Cite this Entry

“Phosphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphatic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

phosphatic

adjective
phos·​phat·​ic fäs-ˈfat-ik How to pronounce phosphatic (audio) -ˈfāt- How to pronounce phosphatic (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing phosphoric acid or phosphates
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