About The Word Hypophosphorous
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Hypophosphorous
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What's The Definition Of Hypophosphorous?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hypophosphorous: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hypophosphorous: See Also | Hypophosphorous In Webster's Dictionary \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.
{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.
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