a. | 1. | (Chem.) Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling, or containing, from us; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a higher valence as contrasted with the phosphorous compounds. | |||||||||||||||
2. | Phosphorescent.
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Adj. | 1. | phosphoric - containing or characteristic of phosphorus; "phosphoric acid" Synonyms: phosphorous |