phosphonate

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Synonyms: phosphorate, phosphinate, phosphate, phosphorite, diphosphonate

Antonyms: phosphorate, phosphinate, phosphate, phosphorite, diphosphonate

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Noun

1. Any salt or ester of a phosphonic acid; many of its derivatives have important biological activity.

Verb

1. To react with a phosphonic acid derivative.

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