phosphate

English

/ˈfɒsfeɪt/, /ˈfɑsfeɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid.
  • (US) A carbonated soft drink sweetened with fruit syrup and with some phosphoric acid.

Etymology

Derived from French phosphate.

Origin

French

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