Term Name:	negative regulation of phosphate metabolic process
Synonyms:	down regulation of phosphate metabolic process, down-regulation of phosphate metabolic process, downregulation of phosphate metabolic process, inhibition of phosphate metabolic process, negative regulation of phosphate metabolism
Definition:	Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways involving phosphates.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045936]    QuickGO    AmiGO