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English noun: phosphate

1. phosphate (substance) a salt of phosphoric acid


Synonymsinorganic phosphate, orthophosphate


Broader (hypernym)salt


Narrower (hyponym)calcium phosphate, sodium orthophosphate, sodium phosphate

2. phosphate (food) carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid


Broader (hypernym)soft drink









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