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phosphoric acid
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phosphoric acid
n.
A clear colorless liquid, H3PO4, used in fertilizers, detergents, food flavoring, and pharmaceuticals.

phosphoric acid
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless solid tribasic acid used in the manufacture of fertilizers and soap. Formula: H3PO4 Systematic name phosphoric(V) acid Also called orthophosphoric acid
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any oxyacid of phosphorus produced by reaction between phosphorus pentoxide and water See also metaphosphoric acid, pyrophosphoric acid, hypophosphoric acid

phosphoric acid  (fs-fôrk)
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.
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Noun1.phosphoric acid - an acid used in fertilizers and soaps: H3PO4
oxyacid, oxygen acid - any acid that contains oxygen


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