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Compounds that are usually inorganic, and contain a lot of phosphorus. Common applications of phosphate include detergents and fertilizers. Phosphates can harm the water, as it leads to excessive growth of algae.
Compounds that are usually inorganic, and contain a lot of phosphorus. Common applications of phosphate include detergents and fertilizers. Phosphates can harm the water, as it leads to excessive growth of algae.