hexametaphosphate

noun

hexametaphosphate

noun

Etymology From hexa- + metaphosphate.

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Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A cyclic, polymeric anion composed of six linked phosphate groups P₆O₁₈⁶⁻; any salt containing this anion

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