Thiophosphate: meaning, definitions and examples

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thiophosphate

 

[ ฮธaษชoสŠหˆfษ’s.feษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Thiophosphate is a type of chemical compound that contains sulfur and phosphate in its structure. These compounds can be found in various forms, including organic and inorganic thiophosphates. They are commonly used in agricultural chemistry as fertilizers to enhance soil nutrient content. Additionally, thiophosphates can play a role in organic synthesis and are examined for their potential applications in biochemistry. Due to the presence of sulfur, they may contribute to specific chemical reactions that are beneficial in certain industrial processes.

Synonyms

phosphorothioate, sulfur phosphate

Examples of usage

  • Thiophosphate is used as a fertilizer.
  • Research is being conducted on the effects of thiophosphate on crops.
  • Thiophosphate compounds are utilized in various agricultural applications.

Translations

Translations of the word "thiophosphate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tiofosfato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคซเฅ‰เคธเฅเคซเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thioophosphat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tiofosfat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั–ะพั„ะพัั„ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tiofosforan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ชใƒชใƒณ้…ธๅกฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thiophosphate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiofosfato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tiofosfat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ฐ์˜ค์ธ์‚ฐ์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูŠูˆู„ููˆุณูุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ thiofosfรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tiofosfรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กซ้…ธ็›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiofosfat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญofosfat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธะพั„ะพัั„ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒคแƒแƒกแƒคแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tiofosfat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiofosfato

Word origin

The term 'thiophosphate' derives from the prefix 'thio-', which indicates the presence of sulfur, combined with 'phosphate', referring to the phosphorus-containing group. The use of sulfur in various chemical compounds has been explored since the late 19th century, but it was not until the 20th century that thiophosphates started to gain widespread attention, particularly in the field of agriculture. As the agricultural industry expanded, researchers recognized the importance of phosphorus and sulfur in plant metabolism, leading to the synthesis of various thiophosphate forms. Over the years, the study of thiophosphates has expanded into areas of biochemistry and materials science, highlighting their versatility and potential in different applications.