Synonyms for phosphoric
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Pertaining to the element phosphorus; containing phosphorus, especially in its higher valency (5).
Related words
- Word family
- phosphorous
- Phrases
- phosphoric acid
Example sentences
- phosphorous Israel used banned white phosphorous weapons on Lebanon.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| phosphoric | falling | |
| phosphorous | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- phosphorous3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (phosphorous3 = 3 syllables).