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Definition of Phosphoric
1. Adjective. Containing or characteristic of phosphorus. "Phosphoric acid"
Partainyms: Phosphorus, Phosphorus
Derivative terms: Phosphorus, Phosphorus
Definition of Phosphoric
1. a. Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling, or containing, from us; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a higher valence as contrasted with the phosphorous compounds.
Definition of Phosphoric
1. Adjective. (chemistry) Of or pertaining to phosphorus. ¹
2. Adjective. Resembling phosphorus. ¹
3. Adjective. (chemistry) Of a compound, containing phosphorus in a higher oxidation number than phosphorous compounds, especially with one of 5. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Phosphoric
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Medical Definition of Phosphoric
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1. (Chem) Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling, or containing, from us; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a higher valence as contrasted with the phosphorous compounds.
2. Phosphorescent. "A phosphoric sea." Glacial phosphoric acid.