phytic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The compound inositol hexaphosphoric acid' present in cereals etc as alkali and alkaline earth salts; it is a source of phosphorus for ruminants but is indigestible for carnivores

Word forms

phytic acid

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