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phosphatic

phosphatic

7.4
Containing phosphorus, the chemical often used in fertilizers
  • adjective
  • /fɑːsˈfætɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fosfático
  • Farmers often use phosphatic fertilizers to improve soil fertility and crop yields.

Examples

  • The region is known for its phosphatic rocks, which are important for fertilizer production.

  • Scientists analyzed the phosphatic content of the water to assess pollution levels.

  • The soil in this region is highly phosphatic.

  • Many fertilizers are phosphatic in nature.

  • Farmers often use phosphatic fertilizers to improve soil fertility and crop yields.

  • The region is known for its phosphatic rocks, which are important for fertilizer production.

  • Many fertilizers are phosphatic in nature.

Surface Forms

phosphatic positive

Morphology

phosphatic = phosphate (transparent) = phosphate + ic

The adjective is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ic' to 'phosphate' meaning 'relating to or containing phosphate', which is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word phosphatic comes from the name phosphorus, which is built from the parts phos 'light' and phoros 'bearer' because some phosphorus substances can glow. The same phos root is in phosphorescent, which means 'glowing'. So, phosphatic means 'containing phosphate' or 'relating to phosphorus', which is why we talk about phosphatic rocks and fertilizers.