phosphates
- plural of phosphate.
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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
On a call with investors, Rainey also warned that if the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues, it could force the retailer to hike food prices due to shortages of fertiliser, nitrogen and phosphates.
From BBC • May 21, 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
After running through all the available chlorinated hydrocarbons, control agencies turned to the organic phosphates, but here again the story of resistance was repeated.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
