'Phosphate' definitions:

Definition of 'phosphate'

From: WordNet
noun
A salt of phosphoric acid [syn: phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphate]
noun
Carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid

Definition of 'Phosphate'

From: GCIDE
  • Phosphate \Phos"phate\, n. (Chem.) A salt of phosphoric acid or a compound containing the phosphate radical group -PO4; as, trisodium phosphate (Na3PO4); triethyl phosphate ((C2H5)3PO4). [1913 Webster + PJC]