polyphosphate
See also: Polyphosphate
English
Etymology
poly- + phosphate
Noun
polyphosphate (plural polyphosphates)
- (chemistry) any 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
Derived terms
- ammonium polyphosphate
- diadenosine polyphosphate
- inositol polyphosphate
- magnesium polyphosphate
- sodium tripolyphosphate
Translations
class of inorganic polymers
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