phosphonic acid
Britishnoun
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Such wastes as chlorides, chlorates, salts of phosphonic acid, fluorides, and arsenic had been discharged from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal during the years of its operation by the Army Chemical Corps.
From The New Yorker • Jan. 3, 2017
Chlorides, chlorates, salts of phosphonic acid, fluorides, and arsenic had been discharged from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal into holding ponds during the years of its operation.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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"Lauryl benzyl phosphonic acid, dipotassium salt, in 20% solution."
From Junior Achievement by Schoenherr, John
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