phosphite

noun

phos·​phite ˈfäs-ˌfīt How to pronounce phosphite (audio)
: a salt or ester of phosphorous acid

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The long-term challenge will be making sure growers use a mixed-bag approach to reduce the likelihood that weeds will eventually mutate their way toward being able to feast on phosphite. Lynn Brezosky, San Antonio Express-News, 5 July 2018 The ptxD gene that allows absorption of phosphite was first isolated by William Metcalf of the University of Illinois. Lynn Brezosky, San Antonio Express-News, 5 July 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phosphite was in 1788

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“Phosphite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphite. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

phosphite

noun
phos·​phite -ˌfīt How to pronounce phosphite (audio)
: a salt or ester of phosphorous acid

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