phosphate
phosphates
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pluralof phosphate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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But unlike nitrogen fertilizers, which have to be applied with every planting, phosphates foster longer-term soil health.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Pickles says 10 volunteers covered four testing sites and test once a week for phosphates and nitrates, as well as for electro-conductivity levels and temperature, which can impact the results.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Other relief being sought includes dropping long-standing duties on countries that export fertilizer products to the U.S., such as Morocco, a supplier of phosphates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2026
The fighting has stranded big chunks of the world’s supply of ammonia, urea, sulfur and phosphates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
Both major types of insecticides, the chlorinated hydrocarbons and the organic phosphates, directly affect the nervous system, although in somewhat different ways.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
