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phosphite
This term is used primarily in chemistry and agricultural science to describe specific chemical compounds. It is distinct from phosphate, which is a salt of phosphoric acid; phosphites contain phosphorus in a lower oxidation state, making them chemically different in their reactivity and biological effects.
In an agricultural context, phosphites are often discussed as systemic fungicides or biostimulants. Because it refers to a specific class of chemical substances, it is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the substance in general, though it can be countable when referring to specific types of phosphite salts.
Meanings
Examples
The chemist carefully weighed the potassium phosphite powder.
We should apply a phosphite fungicide to protect the vines from mildew.
The reaction produces a phosphite ester as a byproduct.
I wonder if the phosphite concentration is high enough for the experiment.
I wonder if the phosphite concentration is high enough for the experiment.
Phosphite salts are often used in specialized fertilizers.
Phosphite salts are often used in specialized fertilizers.
The lab report indicates a significant amount of calcium phosphite in the sample.
He noted that phosphite is more soluble than phosphate in certain conditions.