negative regulation of phosphate metabolic process
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Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways involving phosphates. [ GOC:go_curators ]
Synonyms: negative regulation of phosphate metabolism down regulation of phosphate metabolic process down-regulation of phosphate metabolic process downregulation of phosphate metabolic process