diphosphate

See also: Diphosphate

English

Etymology

di- +‎ phosphate

Noun

diphosphate (plural diphosphates)

1. (chemistry) any salt or ester containing two phosphate groups
2. (chemistry) any salt or ester of diphosphoric acid; pyrophosphate

Usage notes

Do not confuse a diphosphate with a diphosphonate, nor a biphosphate with a bisphosphonate.

Synonyms

• biphosphate

Derived terms

• adenosine diphosphate
• dicalcium diphosphate

 

Anagrams

• phosphatide