phosphites

/ˈfɑsfaɪts/
noun
  1. Plural form of phosphite; multiple chemical compounds containing phosphorus and oxygen, often used in fertilizers and fungicides.
    • Different phosphites are used to treat various plant diseases.
    • The company produces several phosphites for agricultural use.
    • Scientists studied how phosphites affect soil microbes.
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