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Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A salt of orthophosphoric acid. All phosphates of natural occurrence are orthophosphates.

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  • noun inorganic chemistry Any salt or ester of orthophosphoric acid; an ordinary phosphate

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  • noun a salt of phosphoric acid

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Examples

  • That's because in June 2004 the Washington Aqueduct started adding a chemical called orthophosphate to the water.

    Study of D.C. water sharpens understanding of lead threat David Brown 2010

  • By January 2006, the orthophosphate treatment had brought the city into compliance.

    Study of D.C. water sharpens understanding of lead threat David Brown 2010

  • Part of the dissolved aluminum can subsequently settle in the sediments of atmospherically acidified lakes and reservoirs, reducing orthophosphate availability and disrupting the phosphorus cycling in those water bodies.

    Inorganic nitrogen pollution in aquatic ecosystems~ causes and consequences 2007

  • The Liberian government says a three-month investigation found high levels of orthophosphate being released into the water.

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  • The Liberian government says a three-month investigation found high levels of orthophosphate being released into the water.

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  • Although much is known about the transport of orthophosphate in soils, very little is known about the fate of phytate, a compound that is indigestible by poultry and abundant in poultry litter.

    innovations-report 2009

  • Analyses for TP double for every 10°C rise in temperature, as rates do in many and orthophosphate were by the USBR laboratories in Den - biochemical reactions.

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  • The Liberian government says a three-month investigation found high levels of orthophosphate being released into the water.

    Statesman - AP Sports 2009

  • The Liberian government says a three-month investigation found high levels of orthophosphate being released into the water.

    unknown title 2009

  • The Liberian government says a three-month investigation found high levels of orthophosphate being released into the water.

    unknown title 2009

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