metaphosphoric acid

met·a·phos·phor·ic acid

M0247900 (mĕt′ə-fŏs-fôr′ĭk)n. A colorless glassy polymeric phosphoric acid, (HPO₃)_n, that is highly deliquescent and forms phosphoric acid upon addition of water, used as a dehydrating agent, phosphorylating agent, and in dental cements.

metaphosphoric acid

(ˌmɛtəfɒsˈfɒrɪk) n (Elements & Compounds) a glassy deliquescent highly polymeric solid, used as a dehydrating agent. Formula: (HPO3)n. See also polyphosphoric acid

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metaphosphoric acid - a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agentpolyphosphoric acid - a series of oxyacids of phosphorus

metaphosphoric acid