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  1. phosphoric acid, orthophosphoric acidnoun

    an acid used in fertilizers and soaps: H3PO4

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  1. phosphoric acidnoun

    A colourless liquid, HPO, used in the manufacture of fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals and as an additive in cola drinks.

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  1. Phosphoric acid

    Phosphoric acid (orthophosphoric acid, monophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid) is a colorless, odorless phosphorus-containing solid, and inorganic compound with the chemical formula H3PO4. It is commonly encountered as an 85% aqueous solution, which is a colourless, odourless, and non-volatile syrupy liquid. It is a major industrial chemical, being a component of many fertilizers. The compound is an acid. Removal of all three H+ ions gives the phosphate ion PO3−4. Removal of one or two protons gives dihydrogen phosphate ion H2PO−4, and the hydrogen phosphate ion HPO2−4, respectively. Phosphoric acid forms esters, called organophosphates.The name "orthophosphoric acid" can be used to distinguish this specific acid from other "phosphoric acids", such as pyrophosphoric acid. Nevertheless, the term "phosphoric acid" often means this specific compound; and that is the current IUPAC nomenclature.

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  1. phosphoric acid

    Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid, is a weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. It is a colorless, odorless crystalline liquid or solid that melts at 42.35 degrees Celsius. In its pure form, it is a solid at room temperature and pressure. It is a non-toxic acid and is commonly used in fertilizers, detergents, food flavoring, and as a laboratory reagent. Phosphoric acid can donate up to three protons, making it a triprotic acid.

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  1. Phosphoric acid

    Phosphoric acid is a mineral acid having the chemical formula H3PO4. Orthophosphoric acid molecules can combine with themselves to form a variety of compounds which are also referred to as phosphoric acids, but in a more general way. The term phosphoric acid can also refer to a chemical or reagent consisting of phosphoric acids, such as pyrophosphoric acid or triphosphoric acid, but usually orthophosphoric acid. The conjugate base of phosphoric acid is the dihydrogen phosphate ion, H2PO− 4, which in turn has a conjugate base of hydrogen phosphate, HPO2− 4, which has a conjugate base of phosphate, PO3− 4. In addition to being a chemical reagent, phosphoric acid has a wide variety of uses, including as a rust inhibitor, food additive, dental and orthopedic etchant, electrolyte, flux, dispersing agent, industrial etchant, fertilizer feedstock, and component of home cleaning products.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Phosphoric acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Phosphoric acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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