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pyrophosphate

/ˌpaɪroʊˈfɒsfeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does pyrophosphate mean?

noun

A pyrophosphate is a salt of pyrophosphoric acid, and is often used as a fire retardant or in the manufacture of fertilizers and detergents.

Example

"The pyrophosphate in the fire extinguisher helped to smother the flames quickly."

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