phosphatic

adjective

phos·​phat·​ic fäs-ˈfa-tik How to pronounce phosphatic (audio) -ˈfā- How to pronounce phosphatic (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing phosphoric acid or phosphates
phosphatic fertilizers

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Such phosphatic fossilization sometimes preserves detail down to the level of single cells. Colin Dickey, New Republic, 21 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phosphatic was in 1818

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“Phosphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphatic. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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phosphatic

adjective
phos·​phat·​ic fäs-ˈfat-ik How to pronounce phosphatic (audio) -ˈfāt- How to pronounce phosphatic (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing phosphoric acid or phosphates
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