phosphate | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a salt of phosphoric acid | |
Synonyms: | orthophosphate inorganic_phosphate | |
Related terms: | salt sodium_phosphate calcium_phosphate | |
2. | [ noun ] (food) carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid | |
Related terms: | soft_drink | |
Similar spelling: |
phosphatase |