biphosphate

noun — 2 senses

biphosphate

noun

Etymology From bi- + phosphate.

1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any salt of phosphoric acid in which only one of the hydrogen atom has been replaced by a metal ion.

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Synonym of diphosphate.

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