phosphatic

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

adjective

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

Origin of phosphatic

First recorded in 1820–30; phosphate + -ic

Related formsnon·phos·phat·ic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for phosphatic

Historical Examples of phosphatic

The phosphatic slag from this process is used as fertilizer.
The Economic Aspect of Geology
C. K. Leith
It is a great favorite, and in some respects the finest natural source of phosphatic manure in the world.
The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877
Various
The next chapter of our author is on the phosphatic, or earthy diathesis.
North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826
Various
The "coprolites" were phosphatic nodules found in the greensand and dug for use as manure.
Early Britain--Roman Britain
Edward Conybeare
This country, England, and France exercise control of the greater part of the world's supply of phosphatic material.
The Economic Aspect of Geology
C. K. Leith

phosphatic in Medicine

phosphatic

[fŏs-făt′ĭk]

adj.

Relating to or containing phosphate.

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