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phosphoric
adjective
phos·pho·ric
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Definition of phosphoric
: of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence higher than in phosphorous compounds
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phosphoric
adjective
phos·pho·ric
| \ fäs-ˈfȯr-ik
, -ˈfär-; ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik
\
, -ˈfär-; ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik
\
Medical Definition of phosphoric
: of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence higher than in phosphorous compounds
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