polyphosphate

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noun
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  • (chemistry) any of a class of inorganic polymers containing linked phosphate groups; the low molecular weight polymers, such as sodium tripolyphosphate, are used in water softening and as food additives

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Prefix from English phosphate.

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phosphate

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