phosphoric
adjective
phos·pho·ric fäs-ˈfȯr-ik 
-ˈfär-;
ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik : of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence higher than in phosphorous compounds
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1765, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing phosphoric
Medical Definition
phosphoric
adjective
phos·pho·ric fäs-ˈfȯr-ik -ˈfär-; ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik
-ˈfär-; ˈfäs-f(ə-)rik : of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence higher than in phosphorous compounds