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.