- phosphoric
- Having to do with or containing the element phosphorus.
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Phosphoric — Phos*phor ic, a. [Cf. F. phosphorique.] 1. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling, or containing, from us; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a higher valence as contrasted with the phosphorous compounds … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
phosphoric — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to or containing phosphorus … English terms dictionary
phosphoric — [fäs fôr′ik] adj. [Fr phosphorique] of, like, or containing phosphorus, esp. pentavalent phosphorus … English World dictionary
phosphoric — adjective containing or characteristic of phosphorus phosphoric acid • Syn: ↑phosphorous • Pertains to noun: ↑phosphorus, ↑phosphorus (for: ↑phosphorous) … Useful english dictionary
Phosphoric acid — Phosphoric Phos*phor ic, a. [Cf. F. phosphorique.] 1. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling, or containing, from us; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a higher valence as contrasted with the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Phosphoric acid fuel cell — Phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC) are a type of fuel cell that uses liquid phosphoric acid as an electrolyte. The electrodes are made of carbon paper coated with a finely dispersed platinum catalyst, which make them expensive to manufacture. They … Wikipedia
Phosphoric monoester hydrolases — (or phosphomonoesterases) are enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of O P bonds by nucleophillic attack of phosphorus by cysteine residues or coordinated metal ions.They are categorized with the EC number 3.1.3.Examples include: * acid… … Wikipedia
phosphoric acid — ► NOUN Chemistry ▪ a crystalline acid obtained by treating phosphates with sulphuric acid … English terms dictionary
phosphoric acid — n. any of several oxygen acids of phosphorus: see ORTHOPHOSPHORIC ACID, METAPHOSPHORIC ACID, and PYROPHOSPHORIC ACID … English World dictionary
Phosphoric acid — This article is about orthophosphoric acid. For other acids commonly called phosphoric acid , see Phosphoric acids and phosphates. Phosphoric acid … Wikipedia
Phosphoric acids and phosphates — There are various kinds of phosphoric acids and phosphates. Of the many phosphorus oxoacids, the phosphoric acids constitute the largest and most diverse group. The simplest phosphoric acid series begins with monophosphoric (orthophosphoric) acid … Wikipedia
