phosphoric.
Pertaining to the element phosphorus; containing phosphorus, especially in its higher valency (5).
Meaning & usage
Pertaining to the element phosphorus; containing phosphorus, especially in its higher valency (5).
Pertaining to a phosphor; phosphorescent.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English phosphor Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English phosphoric From phosphor + -ic.
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