Definition of PHOSPHORIC

phosphoric

Meanings

Adjective

  • containing or characteristic of phosphorus
    • "phosphoric acid"

Adj

  • Pertaining to the element phosphorus; containing phosphorus, especially in its higher valency (5).
  • Pertaining to a phosphor; phosphorescent.

Origin / Etymology

From phosphor + -ic.

Synonyms

phosphorous

Scrabble Score: 22

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Words With Friends Score: 23

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