phosphoric acid

noun Chemistry.

any of three acids, orthophosphoric acid, H3PO4, metaphosphoric acid, HPO3, or pyrophosphoric acid, H4P2O7, derived from phosphorus pentoxide, P2O5, and various amounts of water.

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Origin of phosphoric acid

First recorded in 1785–95

Words nearby phosphoric acid

phosphorescence, phosphorescent, phosphoreted, phosphoriboisomerase, phosphoric, phosphoric acid, phosphoric anhydride, phosphorism, phosphorite, phosphorize, phosphoro-

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British Dictionary definitions for phosphoric acid

phosphoric acid

noun

Also called: orthophosphoric acid a colourless solid tribasic acid used in the manufacture of fertilizers and soap. Formula: H 3 PO 4Systematic name: phosphoric(V) acid

any oxyacid of phosphorus produced by reaction between phosphorus pentoxide and waterSee also metaphosphoric acid, pyrophosphoric acid, hypophosphoric acid

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Medical definitions for phosphoric acid

phosphoric acid

n.

A clear colorless liquid used in pharmaceuticals.orthophosphoric acid

Scientific definitions for phosphoric acid

phosphoric acid

[ fŏs-fôr′ĭk ]

A clear liquid, or a solid that forms colorless, rhombus-shaped crystals, that is used in fertilizers, detergents, food flavoring, and pharmaceuticals. Chemical formula: H3PO4.