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phosphate
UK
/ˈfɒs.feɪt/
US
/ˈfɑːs.feɪt/
phosphates
pl
UK
/ˈfɒs.feɪt/
US
/ˈfɑːs.feɪt/
Translations
Phosphate is commonly used in fertilizers.
Фосфат часто используется в удобрениях.
Definitions
The soil was enriched with phosphate to promote plant growth.
She ordered a cherry phosphate at the old-fashioned soda fountain.
Farmers often use phosphate fertilizers to enhance crop yields.
Synonyms
phosphated
Past Simple
phosphated
Past Participle
phosphating
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɒs.feɪt/
US
/ˈfɑːs.feɪt/
Translations
The company decided to phosphate the metal parts to prevent rust.
Компания решила фосфатировать металлические детали, чтобы предотвратить ржавчину.
Definitions
The metal parts were phosphated to enhance their durability and resistance to rust.
Used attributively to modify nouns, meaning 'containing or relating to phosphates'.
Definitions
Phosphate detergents have been banned in several regions.