phosphatic

[ fos-fat-ik, -fey-tik ]

/ fɒsˈfæt ɪk, -ˈfeɪ tɪk /

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adjective

of, relating to, or containing phosphates: phosphatic slag.

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Origin of phosphatic

First recorded in 1820–30; phosphate + -ic

non·phos·phat·ic, adjective

Dowds Phosphatometer, according to its inventor, is a device for taking the phosphatic index or pulse of the nervous system.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
These consist chiefly of phosphatic fertilizers, although some nitrogenous mixtures are used.
History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia|James W. Head
The deposits in which solvents are appropriate are termed respectively Lithic and Phosphatic.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
The Phosphatic deposits leave an earthy residue when heated, and are soluble in acids.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland

Acids dissolve a phosphatic, and Alkalies or their carbonates a lithic deposit, in the body, as well as out of it.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland

phosphatic

[ fŏs-făt′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to or containing phosphate.