polyphosphate
See also: Polyphosphate
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polyphosphate (plural polyphosphates)
- (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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class of inorganic polymers
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