phosphate
das Phosphat, die Phosphate
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phosphate
In chemistry, a salt or ester of phosphoric acid. Phosphates are important nutrients for plants and are therefore used in fertilizers, but also in detergents and as food additives.
Hohe Konzentrationen von Phosphat in Seen können zu übermäßigem Algenwachstum führen.
High concentrations of phosphate in lakes can lead to excessive algae growth.
| gender | neuter das |
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| plural | die Phosphate |
| genitive | des Phosphates |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Phosphat | die Phosphate |
| accusative | das Phosphat | die Phosphate |
| dative | dem Phosphat | den Phosphaten |
| genitive | des Phosphates des Phosphats | der Phosphate |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Phosphat' (phosphate) is a technical term from chemistry. It is mainly used in scientific, technical, or environmental contexts, for example in agriculture or water analysis.
Der Phosphatgehalt im Abwasser wird streng kontrolliert.
The phosphate content in wastewater is strictly monitored.
In chemistry, the ending '-at' often signals the salt of an acid whose name ends in '-säure' (acid). 'Phosphat' (phosphate) is derived from 'Phosphorsäure' (phosphoric acid), just as 'Sulfat' (sulfate) is derived from 'Schwefelsäure' (sulfuric acid).
Die chemische Formel für viele Phosphate enthält das PO₄-Ion.
The chemical formula for many phosphates contains the PO₄ ion.
Common combinations describe function or concentration. Typical phrases are 'reich an Phosphat' (rich in phosphate), 'phosphatfreies Waschmittel' (phosphate-free detergent), or 'hoher Phosphatgehalt' (high phosphate content).
Dieser Dünger ist besonders reich an Phosphat und fördert das Wurzelwachstum.
This fertilizer is especially rich in phosphate and promotes root growth.
phosphorus
Both words are used in connection with nutrients and fertilizers, but they do not mean exactly the same thing. „Phosphor“ is the chemical element, whereas „Phosphat“ is a salt or ester of phosphoric acid. Use „Phosphor“ when you mean the element and „Phosphat“ when you mean the specific compound.
Das Phosphat im Dünger versorgt die Pflanzen mit diesem Nährstoff.
The phosphate in the fertilizer supplies the plants with this nutrient.
Phosphor ist ein wichtiger Nährstoff für das Wachstum der Pflanzen.
Phosphorus is an important nutrient for plant growth.
