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phosphoric

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phos·phor·ic  (fs-fôrk, -fr-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing phosphorus, especially with valence 5 or a valence higher than that of a comparable phosphorous compound.
phosphoric [fɒsˈfɒrɪk]
adj
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) of or containing phosphorus in the pentavalent state
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.phosphoric - containing or characteristic of phosphorus; "phosphoric acid"
phosphorous
Translations
phosphoric [fɒsˈfɒrɪk] ADJ → fosfórico
phosphoric
adj → phosphorig
phosphoric [fɒsˈfɒrɪk] adj → fosforico/a
phosphoric [fɒsˈfɒrɪk] adj → fosforico/a


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