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hypophosphorous

[ hahy-puh-fos-fer-uhs, -fos-fawr-uhs, -fohr- ]

adjective

  1. of or derived from hypophosphorous acid.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypophosphorous1

First recorded in 1810–20; hypo- + phosphorous
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Example Sentences

This is freely soluble in hydrochloric and hypophosphorous acids.

The solution thus prepared contains about 10% of terhydrated hypophosphorous acid.

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