pyrophosphoric acid /py·ro·phos·pho·ric ac·id/ (-fos-for´ik) a dimer of phosphoric acid, H4P2O7; its esters are important in energy metabolism and biosynthesis, e.g., ATP.
pyrophosphoric acid [pi″ro-fos-for´ik]
py·ro·phos·phor·ic acid (p  r -f s-fôr  k)n. A syrupy viscous liquid used as a catalyst, in organic chemical synthesis, and, in its salt forms, as medicines. |
pyrophosphoric acid [pi″ro-fos-for´ik]
a dimer of phosphoric acid, H4P2O7.
pyrophosphoric acid
a dimer of phosphoric acid, H4P2O7. Called also diphosphoric acid.
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