polyphosphate
nounEtymology From poly- + phosphate.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences any of a class of inorganic polymers containing linked phosphate groups; the low molecular weight polymers, such as sodium tripolyphosphate, are used in water softening and as food additives
- Derived terms
- ammonium polyphosphate, calcium polyphosphate, calcium sodium polyphosphate, diadenosine polyphosphate, exopolyphosphate, inositol polyphosphate, magnesium polyphosphate, polyphosphatase, sodium tripolyphosphate, tripolyphosphate