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

All of them are particularly rich in potash, and contain but a small proportion of phosphoric acid.

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From the amount of phosphorus found there appears to be about one dose of phosphoric acid to a twenty-ounce bottle.

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The calcium in its various deposits in the body is already combined with phosphoric acid.

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A good formula is one part nitrate of soda, two parts of muriate of potash, two parts of high grade phosphoric acid.

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Phosphoric air is produced by the solution of phosphorus in caustic fixed alkali.

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