Phosphates
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-020891
1. Certain chemical compounds containing phosphorus.
2. Alkaline builders used in detergents to soften water.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-020891 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Air |
| References | Terms of Environment; I-BEAM Glossary of Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-020891",
"term": "Phosphates",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. Certain chemical compounds containing phosphorus.\n\n2. Alkaline builders used in detergents to soften water.",
"subject": "Air",
"references": [
"Terms of Environment",
"I-BEAM Glossary of Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/phosphates/"
}
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