phosphoric acid

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Noun

phosphoric acid (uncountable)

1. (inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H₃PO₄, used in the manufacture of fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals and as an additive in cola drinks.

Synonyms

• E338 when used as an antioxidant
• orthophosphoric acid

Related terms

• phosphate
• polyphosphate
• pyrophosphoric acid

Translations

• French: acide phosphorique
• German: Phosphorsäure
• Portuguese: ácido fosfórico
• Russian: фо́сфорная кислота́
• Spanish: ácido fosfórico

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