hypophosphorous Synonyms
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hypophosphorous Meaning
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hypophosphorous (a.)
Pertaining to, or containing, phosphorus in a lower state of oxidation than in phosphoric compounds; as, hypophosphorous acid.
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Pertaining to, or containing, phosphorus in a lower state of oxidation than in phosphoric compounds; as, hypophosphorous acid.
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The hypophosphorous acid reaction produced a pungent odor.
The chemist used hypophosphorous acid as a reducing agent in the experiment.
Hypophosphorous acid is a weak inorganic acid that is toxic to humans.
The hypophosphorous acid solution turned a blue color when exposed to air.