phosphoric

adjective phos·pho·ric \fäs-ˈfȯr-ik, -ˈfär-; ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik\

Definition of PHOSPHORIC

: of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence higher than in phosphorous compounds

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adjective phos·pho·ric \fäs-ˈfȯr-ik, -ˈfär-; ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik\

: of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence higher than in phosphorous compounds

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