Definition of pyrophosphoric acid in English:
pyrophosphoric acid
nounˌpʌɪrə(ʊ)fɒsˈfɒrɪk-ˈfäsfərik
mass nounChemistry A glassy solid obtained by heating phosphoric acid.
A tetrabasic acid; chemical formula: H₄P₂O₇
Example sentencesExamples
- Pyrophosphoric acid is colorless, odorless, hygroscopic and is soluble in water.