nm. phosphate, salt or ester of phosphoric acid; fertilizer containing phosphates

nm. phosphate, salt or ester of phosphoric acid; fertilizer containing phosphates

v. phosphatize

n. phosphate, salt or ester of phosphoric acid; fertilizer containing phosphates

(n.) = phosphate.
Ex: The laboratory analysis reports characteristics of: (1) odor, color, and clarity; (2) specific gravity; (3) sediment; (4) test strips; and (5) albumin and phosphates.