phosphonic acid

/ fɒsˈfɒnɪk /

noun

1. the systematic name for phosphorous acid

Example Sentences

Such wastes as chlorides, chlorates, salts of phosphonic acid, fluorides, and arsenic had been discharged from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal during the years of its operation by the Army Chemical Corps.

From The New Yorker

Chlorides, chlorates, salts of phosphonic acid, fluorides, and arsenic had been discharged from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal into holding ponds during the years of its operation.

From Literature

"Lauryl benzyl phosphonic acid, dipotassium salt, in 20% solution."

From Project Gutenberg