ALL meanings of calcium phosphate
cal·ci·um phos·phate
C c - noun calcium phosphate the insoluble nonacid calcium salt of orthophosphoric acid (phosphoric(V) acid): it occurs in bones and is the main constituent of bone ash. Formula: Ca3(PO4)2 3
- noun calcium phosphate any calcium salt of a phosphoric acid. Calcium phosphates are found in many rocks and used esp in fertilizers 3
- noun calcium phosphate any of a number of phosphates of calcium found in bones, teeth, etc. and used in medicine and in the manufacture of enamels, glass, cleaning agents, etc. 3
- noun calcium phosphate any of several phosphates of calcium occurring naturally in some rocks and in animal bones, used as a fertilizer and food additive as well as in baking powder and dentifrices. 1
- noun calcium phosphate (inorganic chemistry) The calcium salt or phosphoric acid, Ca3(PO4)2, or of several related acids; it is the main mineral of bone. 0