phosphate

PO₄³⁻ iyonu veya grubunu içeren fosforik asidin bir tuzu veya esteri.

A salt or ester of phosphoric acid, containing the PO₄³⁻ ion or group.

• Calcium phosphate is an important component of bones and teeth.
• The soil was deficient in phosphate, so fertilizer was added.
• Phosphates are commonly used in detergents and food additives.
• Agricultural runoff containing high levels of phosphate can trigger excessive algae growth in freshwater ecosystems.
• The laboratory analysis revealed that the mineral sample was primarily composed of iron phosphate compounds.
• Researchers are exploring alternative methods to extract phosphate from ocean sediments to meet growing fertilizer demands.