noun🔗ShareAny salt or ester of phosphoric acid."Plants need phosphate in the soil to grow strong roots. "compoundchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA carbonated soft drink sweetened with fruit syrup and with some phosphoric acid."The lemonade was a popular drink at the school picnic, but many students preferred the phosphate. "drinkfoodchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo treat or coat with a phosphate or with phosphoric acid"The mechanic phosphated the car's engine parts to prevent rust. "chemistrysubstancecompoundmaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
