hypophosphite (Meaning)
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hypophosphite (n.)
A salt of hypophosphorous acid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypophosphite
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
hypophosphite Sentence Examples
- The hypophosphite content in the solution was analyzed using spectrophotometry.
- Potassium hypophosphite is a reducing agent used in various chemical processes.
- The addition of hypophosphite to the plating bath improved the luster of the finish.
- Sodium hypophosphite is often employed as a chelating agent in chemical reactions.
- Hypophosphite ions can form complexes with metal ions, affecting their solubility and reactivity.
- The hypophosphite process is a technique used to deposit nickel-phosphorus alloys.
- Hypophosphite salts are commonly used in the textile industry as flame retardants.
- The hypophosphite ion acts as a weak acid in aqueous solutions.
- Hypophosphite solutions are susceptible to oxidation, resulting in the formation of phosphate ions.
- The hypophosphite ion is a reducing agent, donating electrons to other species in chemical reactions.
FAQs About the word hypophosphite
A salt of hypophosphorous acid.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hypophosphite content in the solution was analyzed using spectrophotometry.
Potassium hypophosphite is a reducing agent used in various chemical processes.
The addition of hypophosphite to the plating bath improved the luster of the finish.
Sodium hypophosphite is often employed as a chelating agent in chemical reactions.
