hypophosphoric acid

noun

hy·​po·​phos·​phor·​ic acid -fäs-ˌfȯr-ik- How to pronounce hypophosphoric acid (audio) -ˌfär- How to pronounce hypophosphoric acid (audio)
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: an unstable acid H4P2O6 with four replaceable hydrogen atoms that is usually obtained in the form of its salts

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“Hypophosphoric acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypophosphoric%20acid. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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