phosphates
Definition
Inorganic compounds containing phosphorous. Used in fertilizers (as plant nutrient) and in detergents (as 'builders' or water softeners), phosphates are a major source of water pollution. There presence in lakes and ponds encourages explosive algae growth which depletes water-dissolved oxygen, resulting in elimination of other forms of aquatic life.
phosphates is in the Environment & Pollution Control and Material & Occupational Safety subjects.
phosphates appears in the definitions of the following terms: slag, nutrient pollution and surfactant
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