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Phosphite (noun) means a salt or ester formed from phosphorous acid.

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1

A salt or ester formed from phosphorous acid.

2

The negatively charged ion PO₃³⁻, or the radical with the same formula that has a valency of three.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of phosphite?

"phosphite" (noun) means a salt or ester formed from phosphorous acid.

What are the different meanings of phosphite?

"phosphite" has 2 main meanings: 1. A salt or ester formed from phosphorous acid; 2. The negatively charged ion PO₃³⁻, or the radical with the same formula that has a valency of three.

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