pyrophosphoric acid

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A syrupy viscous liquid, H₄P₂O₇, used as a catalyst and in organic chemical manufacture.

pyrophosphoric acid [ˌpaɪrəʊfɒsˈfɒrɪk]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a crystalline soluble solid acid formed by the reaction between one molecule of phosphorus pentoxide and two water molecules. Formula: H₄P₂O₇ See also polyphosphoric acid

pyrophosphoric acid (p

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A viscous liquid used as a catalyst and in the manufacture of organic chemicals. Chemical formula: H₄P₂O₇.

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pyrophosphoric acid - a solid acid formed by reactions of orthophosphoric acid

polyphosphoric acid - a series of oxyacids of phosphorus

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