hypophosphorous

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

adjective

1. of or derived from hypophosphorous acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypophosphorous¹

First recorded in 1810–20; hypo- + phosphorous

Example Sentences

This is freely soluble in hydrochloric and hypophosphorous acids.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg