polyphosphate

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Synonyms: polyphosphates

Antonyms: polyphosphates

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} any of a [[class]] of [[inorganic polymer]]s containing [[linked]] [[phosphate]] groups; the low [[molecular weight]] [[polymer]]s, such as [[sodium tripolyphosphate]], are used in [[water softening]] and as [[food additive]]s

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