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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypophosphorous
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hypophosphorous Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The hypophosphorous compound reacted with the metal to form a white precipitate.
- The hypophosphorous radical is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals.
- Hypophosphorous acid is used as a chemical preservative in food and beverages.
- The hypophosphorous salt was dissolved in water to create a cleaning solution.
- The hypophosphorous derivative was found to have anti-inflammatory properties.
- The hypophosphorous compound exhibited high thermal stability and resistance to oxidation.
FAQs About the word hypophosphorous
Pertaining to, or containing, phosphorus in a lower state of oxidation than in phosphoric compounds; as, hypophosphorous acid.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
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.
