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phosphoric acid
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phosphoric acid /phos·phor·ic ac·id/ (fos-for´ik)
1. orthophosphoric acid, the monomeric form H3PO4.
2. a general term encompassing the monomeric (orthophosphoric acid), dimeric (pyrophosphoric acid), and polymeric (metaphosphoric acid) forms of the acid. Diluted p.a. is used as a pharmaceutical solvent and a gastric acidifier.

phosphoric acid
n.
A clear colorless liquid used in pharmaceuticals. Also called orthophosphoric acid.

phosphoric acid (H3PO4)
[fosfôr′ik]
a clear, colorless, odorless liquid that is irritating to the skin and eyes and moderately toxic if ingested. It is used in the production of fertilizers, soaps, detergents, animal feeds, and certain drugs.

phosphoric acid (fosfôr´ik),
n a clear, colorless, odorless liquid that is irritating to the skin and eyes and moderately toxic, if ingested. It is used in the production of fertilizers, soaps, detergents, animal feeds, and certain drugs.

phosphoric acid
a crystalline acid formed by oxidation of phosphorus; its salts are called phosphates. See also phosphate.


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