phosphoric

adjective

Of, relating to, or containing phosphorus, especially with valence 5 or a valence higher than that of a comparable phosphorous compound.

Pertaining to, obtained from, or resembling phosphorus; phosphorescent.

adjective

Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling, or containing, from us; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a higher valence as contrasted with the phosphorous compounds.

adjective

Phosphorescent.

adjective

Pure normal phosphoric acid.

adjective

a white crystalline substance, H3PO4, which is the most highly oxidized acid of phosphorus, and forms an important and extensive series of compounds, viz., the phosphates.

adjective

phosphoric acid combined in acid salts, or in neutral or basic salts, which are respectively soluble and insoluble in water or in plant juices.

adjective

phosphoric acid changed from acid (soluble) salts back to neutral or basic (insoluble) salts.

adjective

Of or pertaining to phosphorus.