orthophosphate
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orthophosphate
(¦ör·thə′fäs′fāt)
(inorganic chemistry) One of the possible salts of orthophosphoric acid; the general formula is M3PO4, where M may be potassium as in potassium orthophosphate, K3PO4.
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orthophosphate
IN BRIEF: n. - A inorganic salt or ester with many uses, including fertilizer.
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