Hypophosphorous acid

Hypophosphorous acid
Hypophosphorous Hy`po*phos"phor*ous, a. [Pref. hypo- + phosphorous.] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or containing, phosphorus in a lower state of oxidation than in phosphoric compounds; as, hypophosphorous acid. [1913 Webster]

{Hypophosphorous acid} (Chem.), an acid, {H3PO2}, whose salts are produced by the action of barium hygrate on phosphorus. It may be obtained from its water solution, by exaporation and freezing, as a white crystalline substance. It is a powerful reducing agent. [1913 Webster]


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  • hypophosphorous acid — a colorless or yellowish, water soluble, liquid, monobasic acid, H3PO2, having a sour odor, and used as a reducing agent. [1810 20] * * * …   Universalium

  • hypophosphorous acid — /haɪpəˌfɒsfərəs ˈæsəd/ (say huypuh.fosfuhruhs asuhd) noun a monobasic acid of phosphorus, H3PO2 …  

  • hypophosphorous acid — noun A pale yellow liquid, HPO, used as a reducing agent. See Also: hypophosphite …   Wiktionary

  • Hypophosphorous — Hy po*phos phor*ous, a. [Pref. hypo + phosphorous.] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or containing, phosphorus in a lower state of oxidation than in phosphoric compounds; as, hypophosphorous acid. [1913 Webster] {Hypophosphorous acid} (Chem.), an acid,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • hypophosphorous — /huy peuh fos feuhr euhs, fos fawr euhs, fohr /, adj. of or derived from hypophosphorous acid. [1810 20; HYPO + PHOSPHOROUS] * * * …   Universalium

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