polyphosphate
polyphosphate · polyphosphates
Any of a class of inorganic polymers containing linked phosphate groupsAny of a class of inorganic polymers containing linked phosphate groups; the low molecular weight polymers, such as sodium tripolyphosphate, are used in water softening and as food additives
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a class of inorganic polymers containing linked phosphate groups; the low molecular weight polymers, such as sodium tripolyphosphate, are used in water softening and as food additives
More definitions
- a salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid
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