hexametaphosphate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cyclic, polymeric anion composed of six linked phosphate groups P₆O₁₈⁶⁻; any salt containing this anion

Word forms

hexametaphosphate hexametaphosphates

Etymology

From hexa- + metaphosphate.

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