phosphate

• Nom désignant un sel ou un ester de l'acide phosphorique, utilisé couramment dans les engrais et les détergents, ou une boisson gazeuse sans alcool contenant de l'acide phosphorique et un sirop de fruits.

A noun referring to a salt or ester of phosphoric acid, commonly used in fertilizers and detergents, or a carbonated soft drink containing phosphoric acid and fruit syrup.

1. Chemical compoundB2formalscientific

   A salt or ester of phosphoric acid, containing the group PO₄, essential for life and used in fertilizers and detergents.

   phosphate (composé chimique)

   • Plants need phosphate to grow properly.
   • The soil was tested for phosphate levels.
   • Phosphate is a key ingredient in many fertilizers.

2. Carbonated drinkC1informalamericanculinary

   A sweet, carbonated beverage made with fruit syrup and a small amount of phosphoric acid, popular in the early 20th century.

   Boisson gazeuse au phosphate

   • He ordered a cherry phosphate at the old-fashioned soda fountain.
   • The pharmacy used to serve phosphate drinks.
   • She enjoyed a strawberry phosphate on a hot summer day.