trisodium phosphate

noun

Chemistry.

1. sodium phosphate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trisodium phosphate¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Instead, lab tests found the substance was trisodium phosphate - a compound commonly used as a cleaning agent.

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Next, clean layers of grease and dirt off the cabinets using a wood cleaner, trisodium phosphate or mineral spirits.

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That’s also true for many other household cleaners, including those containing abrasives, ammonia, strong detergents, oxalic acid, diluted hydrochloric acid and diluted trisodium phosphate, or TSP.

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He explained that the mix up had occurred because preliminary tests, which turn purple in the presence of ketamine hydrochloride, react the same to trisodium phosphate.

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