# phosphoric

> English word · Adjective · frequency rank #54,396

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

## Etymology
From phosphor + -ic.

## Source
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Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phosphoric