Fertilizer Components

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing a substance that contains no water molecules

  • The laboratory used an anhydrous solvent for the experiment.
  • Make sure to use the anhydrous chemicals for better results.
  • I heard anhydrous stuff works best for this type of reaction.
  • His humor was anhydrous, leaving everyone dry and unamused.

noun a chemical compound containing phosphoric acid, used as a fertilizer or food additive

  • Acid phosphate is commonly used as a food additive to enhance flavor and act as a leavening agent.
  • I heard acid phosphate is added to some sodas to give them a tangy taste.
  • Yo, did you know acid phosphate is in some fizzy drinks to make them pop?
  • The acid phosphate of knowledge can sometimes be bitter, but it always leads to growth.