phosphate

• Substantivo que designa um sal ou éster do ácido fosfórico, geralmente usado em fertilizantes e detergentes, ou uma bebida gaseificada não alcoólica que contém ácido fosfórico e xarope de fruta.

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.

   Composto químico

   • 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.

   Bebida fosfatada

   • 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.