orthophosphoric acid

or·tho·phos·phor·ic ac·id

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thoh-fos-fawr-ik, -for-, awr-]
- /ˈɔr θoʊ fɒsˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr-, ˌɔr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thoh-fos-fawr-ik, -for-, awr-]
- /ˈɔr θoʊ fɒsˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr-, ˌɔr-/

Definitions of orthophosphoric acid words

noun orthophosphoric acid a colorless, crystalline solid, H 3 PO 4 , the tribasic acid of pentavalent phosphorus: used chiefly in fertilizers, as a source of phosphorus salts, and in soft drinks as an acidulant and flavoring agent. 1
noun orthophosphoric acid a colourless soluble solid tribasic acid used in the manufacture of fertilizers and soaps. Formula: H3PO4 0
noun orthophosphoric acid a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid or a colorless, crystalline solid, H3PO4, produced from phosphorus or phosphate rock and used in the manufacture of fertilizers, textiles, etc. 0

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; ortho- + phosphoric acid

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