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phosphate rock
noun
Definition of PHOSPHATE ROCK
: a rock that consists largely of calcium phosphate usually together with other minerals (as calcium carbonate), is used in making fertilizers, and is a source of phosphorus compounds
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First Known Use of PHOSPHATE ROCK
1869
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