ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
noun
eth·yl·ene·di·amine·tet·ra·ace·tic acid ˌe-thə-ˌlēn-ˌdī-ə-ˌmēn-ˌte-trə-(ə-)ˈsē-tik- 
-dī-ˌa-mən-
: edta
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Dobos notes that products like Sun-In should have phosphoric acid and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), which help stabilize the solution in the package. 
Gabe Bergado, Allure, 11 Aug. 2022
Gabe Bergado, Allure, 11 Aug. 2022 Word History
First Known Use
1946, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
noun
eth·yl·ene·di·amine·tetra·ace·tic acid -ə-ˌsēt-ik-
: edta
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