phosphoric

[ fos-fawr-ik, -for- ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or containing phosphorus, especially in the pentavalent state.

phosphoric

/ fɒsˈfɒrɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing phosphorus in the pentavalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosphoric¹

First recorded in 1775–85; phosphor- + -ic

Example Sentences

The rebels are reported to have threatened to attack the tanker, which was carrying phosphoric acid, if it did not divert to a Yemeni port.

From BBC

The tanker, which had been carrying a cargo of phosphoric acid, was identified as the Central Park by the vessel's company.

From Reuters

“The Turkish-captained vessel has a multinational crew consisting of a crew of Russian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Indian, Georgian, and Filipino nationals. The vessel is carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid.”

From Washington Times

“The Turkish-captained vessel has a multinational crew consisting of a crew of Russian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Indian, Georgian and Filipino nationals. The vessel is carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid.”

From Seattle Times

But gypsum stacks and wastewater from phosphoric acid production are exempt from the EPA's hazardous waste standards, which establish base federal criteria for managing waste from "cradle to grave."

From Salon