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orthophosphate::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | inorganic phosphate, phosphate |
| Type of | salt |
| Has types | calcium phosphate, sodium orthophosphate, sodium phosphate |
Examples of orthophosphate
orthophosphate
The government's report following a three-month investigation cited high levels of orthophosphate.
From the heraldtribune.com
Orthophosphate was also the only P form that differed dramatically between paired soils, three to five times greater in treated than untreated soils.
From the sciencedaily.com
Although much is known about the transport of orthophosphate in soils, very little is known about the fate of phytate, a compound that is indigestible by poultry and abundant in poultry litter.
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- Phosphate: a salt of phosphoric acid
- A salt that contains phosphorus as (PO4)-3. (2) Product of hydrolysis of condensed (polymeric) phosphates. (3) A nutrient required for plant and animal growth. See also nutrient, phosphorus.
- Salt or acid containing phosphorus as PO4.
