metaphosphoric acid
metaphosphoric acid · metaphosphoric acids
An anhydrous form of phosphoric acid that exists as a polymeric glassy solid,ₙAn anhydrous form of phosphoric acid that exists as a polymeric glassy solid, (HPO₃)ₙ; used as a drying agent and in dental cement
Meaning
1 sensesAn anhydrous form of phosphoric acid that exists as a polymeric glassy solid, (HPO₃)ₙ; used as a drying agent and in dental cement
a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agent
Origin
From meta- + phosphoric acid.From meta- + phosphoric acid.
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Forms
plural: metaphosphoric acids| Singular | metaphosphoric acid |
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regular