phosphoric

adjective

phos·​pho·​ric fäs-ˈfȯr-ik 

-ˈfär-;

ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik 

: of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence higher than in phosphorous compounds

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1765, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing phosphoric

• phosphoric acid

Medical Definition

phosphoric

adjective

phos·​pho·​ric fäs-ˈfȯr-ik  -ˈfär-; ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik 

: of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence higher than in phosphorous compounds