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hypophosphorous acid
noun
- a colorless or yellowish, water-soluble, liquid, monobasic acid, H 3 PO 2 , having a sour odor, and used as a reducing agent.
hypophosphorous acid
/ ˌhaɪpəˈfɒsfərəs /
noun
- a colourless or yellowish oily liquid or white deliquescent solid: a monobasic acid and a reducing agent. Formula: H 3 PO 2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hypophosphorous acid1
First recorded in 1810–20
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Example Sentences
The solution thus prepared contains about 10% of terhydrated hypophosphorous acid.
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