phosphogypsum

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English

Etymology

From phospho- +‎ gypsum.

Noun

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phosphogypsum (uncountable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) A form of gypsum (calcium sulfate) formed as a by-product in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers