PYROPHOSPHORIC

Etymology

Adjective

pyrophosphoric (not comparable)

of, or relating to pyrophosphoric acid or its derivatives

Source: Wiktionary


Pyr`o*phos*phor"ic, a. Etym: [Pyro- + phosphoric.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, H4P2O7, which is obtained as a white crystalline substance. Its salts are obtained by heating the phosphates.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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