English Explanatory Dictionary

phosphoric acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A colourless, odourless solid, H₃PO₄, often in solution as a syrupy liquid, used in the manufacture of fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals and as an additive in cola drinks.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

phosphoric acid

Synonyms

E338 when used as an antioxidant orthophosphoric acid

Related words

phosphate polyphosphate pyrophosphoric acid

Derived words

creatine-phosphoric acid diphosphoric acid glycerophosphoric acid metaphosphoric acid polyphosphoric acid thiophosphoric acid
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