metaphosphoric acid
[met-uh-fos-fawr-ik, -for-]
- an acid, HPO3, derived from phosphorous pentoxide, and containing the smallest amount of water of the phosphoric acids.
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metaphosphoric acid
- a glassy deliquescent highly polymeric solid, used as a dehydrating agent. Formula: (HPO 3) nSee also polyphosphoric acid
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metaphosphoric acid
(mĕt′ə-fŏs-fôr′ĭk)- An inorganic compound used as a dehydrating agent and in dental cements.
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