hy|po|phos|pho|rous acid

hy|po|phos|pho|rous acid
hy|po|phos|pho|rous acid «HY puh FOS fuhr uhs»,
an acid of phosphorus produced by the action of phosphorus on an alkaline solution, used as a reducing agent, and formerly as a nerve tonic. Formula: H3PO2

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