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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHOSPHATE

From French phosphat.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PHOSPHATE

phosphate  [ˈfɒsfeɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOSPHATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Phosphate is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHOSPHATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

phosphate

Phosphate

A phosphate as an inorganic chemical is a salt of phosphoric acid. In organic chemistry, a phosphate, or organophosphate, is an ester of phosphoric acid. Organic phosphates are important in biochemistry and biogeochemistry or ecology. Inorganic phosphates are mined to obtain phosphorus for use in agriculture and industry. At elevated temperatures in the solid state, phosphates can condense to form pyrophosphates.

Definition of phosphate in the English dictionary

The definition of phosphate in the dictionary is any salt or ester of any phosphoric acid, esp a salt of orthophosphoric acid. Other definition of phosphate is any of several chemical fertilizers containing phosphorous compounds.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOSPHATE


bisulfate
baɪˈsʌlfeɪt
bisulphate
baɪˈsʌlˌfeɪt
caliphate
ˈkeɪlɪˌfeɪt
diphosphate
daɪˈfɒsfeɪt
fate
feɪt
hypophosphate
ˌhaɪpəˈfɒsfeɪt
metaphosphate
ˌmɛtəˈfɒsfeɪt
monophosphate
ˌmɒnəʊˈfɒsfeɪt
nonphosphate
ˌnɒnˈfɒsfeɪt
organophosphate
ɔːˌɡænəʊˈfɒsfeɪt
orthophosphate
ˌɔːθəʊˈfɒsfeɪt
persulphate
pəˈsʌlfeɪt
pyrophosphate
ˌpaɪrəʊˈfɒsfeɪt
sucralfate
ˈsuːkrəlˌfeɪt
sulfate
ˈsʌlfeɪt
sulphate
ˈsʌlfeɪt
superphosphate
ˌsuːpəˈfɒsfeɪt
thiosulfate
ˌθaɪəʊˈsʌlfeɪt
thiosulphate
ˌθaɪəʊˈsʌlfeɪt
triphosphate
traɪˈfɒsfeɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOSPHATE

phosphatase
phosphatic
phosphatide
phosphatidic
phosphatidyl
phosphatidylcholine
phosphatidylethanolamine
phosphatidylserine
phosphatisation
phosphatise
phosphatization
phosphatize
phosphaturia
phosphaturic
phosphene
phosphide
phosphine
phosphite
phosphocreatin
phosphocreatine

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOSPHATE

adenosine diphosphate
adenosine monophosphate
adenosine triphosphate
aluminium sulphate
aluminum sulphate
ammonium sulphate
barium sulphate
calcium phosphate
copper sulphate
ferrous sulphate
glucosamine sulphate
guanosine monophosphate
hate
hydrogen sulphate
iron (II) sulphate
monosodium dihydrogen orthophosphate
potassium sulphate
sodium phosphate
sodium sulphate
sodium thiosulphate
zinc sulphate

Synonyms and antonyms of phosphate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «phosphate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOSPHATE

Find out the translation of phosphate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of phosphate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «phosphate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

磷酸盐
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fosfato
570 millions of speakers

English

phosphate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फॉस्फेट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفوسفات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фосфат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fosfato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফসফেট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

phosphate
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fosfat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Phosphat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リン酸塩
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인산염
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fosfat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phosphate
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாஸ்பேட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॉस्फेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fosfat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fosfato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fosforan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фосфат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fosfat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωσφορικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fosfaat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fosfat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fosfat
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of phosphate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOSPHATE»

The term «phosphate» is very widely used and occupies the 16.988 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOSPHATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «phosphate» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «phosphate» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about phosphate

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOSPHATE»

Discover the use of phosphate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to phosphate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chemically Bonded Phosphate Ceramics: Twenty-first Century ...
This book provides the first comprehensive account to fulfil this need. · Providing a foundation into the latest developments in chemically bonded phosphate ceramics. · Explores new CBPC's with a wide range of practical applications. · ...
Arun S. Wagh, 2004
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Phosphate Deposits of the World: Volume 2, Phosphate Rock ...
One of four volumes which provides a good understanding of the mode of occurrence, geological setting and phosphogenesis of the world's phosphate resources.
A. J. G. Notholt, R. P. Sheldon, D. F. Davidson, 2005
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Calcium phosphate Ceramics - Bioresorbable Polymer Composite ...
It can be said that these researches include everything from synthesis, processing, characterization to their application. This book contains 44 papers published in SCI journals since 1999 until May 2007.
Dragan P. Uskoković, Nenad L. Ignjatović, 2007
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Phosphate Deposits of the World: Volume 1: Proterozoic and ...
This book is an important contribution to the scientific understanding of phosphate deposits.
P. J. Cook, J. H. Shergold, 2005
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Octacalcium Phosphate
The chemistry, structure and biological importance of octacalcium phosphate (OCP) are thoroughly discussed in this volume, which covers a wide scope of topics relevant to the field of calcium phosphates in general.
Laurence C. Chow, Edward D. Eanes, 2001
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Phosphate: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
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First International Meeting on Microbial Phosphate ...
The last decade has seen a significantly increased knowledge about phosphate solubilizing microorganisms.
E. Velázquez, C. Rodriguez-Barrueco, 2007
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Thin Calcium Phosphate Coatings for Medical Implants
This book is an essential resource not only for biomaterials researchers and their students, but also for engineers in the design, development, and manufacture of medical implants.
Betty León, John Jansen, 2009
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Phosphate in Pediatric Health and Disease
Phosphate homeostasis denotes a balance between intestinal absorption, bone resorption, and renal reabsorption of filtered phosphate. Phosphate homeostasis is achieved by hormonal regulation of the factors that affect phosphate ...
Uri Alon, James C. M. Chan, 1993
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Iron Phosphate Materials as Cathodes for Lithium Batteries: ...
Iron Phosphate Materials as Cathodes for Lithium Batteries describes the synthesis and the chemical physical characteristics of iron phosphates, and presents methods of making LiFePO4 a suitable cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.
Pier Paolo Prosini, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOSPHATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term phosphate is used in the context of the following news items.
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Company Shares of Mosaic Company (The) Drops by -5.24%
The Mosaic Company (Mosaic) is a producer and marketer of combined concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. It is a single source ... «Insider Trading Report, Jul 15»
2
Company Shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Drops by -11.71%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer products worldwide. The Company operates in ... «Insider Trading Report, Jul 15»
3
Flavor-Boosting Phosphate Food Additives Carry Risks for Some
She carries around a list of things she can and can't eat, and she has to be extra cautious of food ingredients using the word “phosphate.”. «Kern Golden Empire, Jul 15»
4
EyeGate Pharma Receives USPTO Notice of Allowance for …
The patent covers a method of treating eye conditions using EyeGate's proprietary Dexamethasone Phosphate pharmaceutical formulation ... «Stockhouse, Jul 15»
5
New report explores the lithium iron phosphate material and battery …
As one of the main cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, lithium iron phosphate (molecular formula is LiFePO4, also known as LFP) ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
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Dorchester Co. deputies investigating Ashley Phosphate shooting
A witness said she and the victim went into the Family Dollar on Ashley Phosphate and when they came out of the store, the suspect's car was ... «WMBF, Jul 15»
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Dietary phosphate appears to cause spikes in blood phosphorus …
Too much dietary phosphate stiffens blood vessels, enlarges the heart and is bad for bones, but a new study by Houston Methodist researchers ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
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Potash West inks large increase to phosphate target at Dinner Hill
Potash West (ASX:PWN) has increased by 50% the Exploration Target at the Dinner Hill Phosphate Project in Western Australia to 550 million to 800 million ... «Proactive Investors USA & Canada, Jul 15»
9
Medications Contribute to Phosphate Intake
Among the phosphate-containing medicinal products prescribed to chronic kidney disease patients, 76% may contain absorbable phosphate. «Renal and Urology News, Jul 15»
10
Phosphate miner urged to engage govt
LL Namibia Phosphate Company was urged to create a platform to engage multiple stakeholders to discuss the highly contentious issue of ... «New Era, Jul 15»

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