trisodium phosphate

noun

, Chemistry.

1. sodium phosphate ( def 3 ).

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.

From BBC

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

From Washington Post

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.

From Washington Post

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.

From BBC