German

Noun

Polyphosphate n

1. plural of Polyphosphat

English

Noun

polyphosphate ‎(plural polyphosphates)

1. (chemistry) 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

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Derived terms

• ammonium polyphosphate
• diadenosine polyphosphate
• inositol polyphosphate
• magnesium polyphosphate
• sodium tripolyphosphate