orthophosphoric acid
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orthophosphoric acid
(ˌɔːθəʊfɒsˈfɒrɪk)n
(Elements & Compounds) a colourless soluble solid tribasic acid used in the manufacture of fertilizers and soaps. Formula: H3PO4. Also called: phosphoric acid
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Noun | 1. | orthophosphoric acid - an acid used in fertilizers and soaps: H3PO4 oxyacid, oxygen acid - any acid that contains oxygen |
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