metaphosphoric acid
[ met-uh-fos-fawr-ik, -for- ]
/ ˌmɛt ə fɒsˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr- /
noun Chemistry.
an acid, HPO3, derived from phosphorous pentoxide, and containing the smallest amount of water of the phosphoric acids.
Compare
phosphoric acid.
Origin of metaphosphoric acid
First recorded in 1825–35;
meta- +
phosphoric
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British Dictionary definitions for metaphosphoric acid
metaphosphoric acid
/ (ˌmɛtəfɒsˈfɒrɪk) /
noun
a glassy deliquescent highly polymeric solid, used as a dehydrating agent. Formula: (HPO 3) n
See also polyphosphoric acid
Medical definitions for metaphosphoric acid
metaphosphoric acid
[ mĕt′ə-fŏs-fôr′ĭk ]
n.
An inorganic compound used as a dehydrating agent and in dental cements.