PHOSPHONIC

Etymology

Adjective

phosphonic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to phosphonic acid or its derivatives.

Source: Wiktionary


Phos*phon"ic, a. Etym: [Phosphoric + sulphonic.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, certain derivatives of phosphorous acid containing a hydrocarbon radical, and analogous to the sulphonic acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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