Phosphoric acid

Phosphoric acid

A term that refers to the phosphorus content of a fertilizer, expressed as phosphoric acid (P2O5). The AAPFCO has adopted as official the following : "The term phosphoric acid designates P2O5." Phosphoric acid also refers to the acid H3PO4 .

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phosphoric acid

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

H 3 PO 4 Water-soluble, transparent crystals, melting at 42_C; used as a fertilizer, in soft drinks and flavor syrups, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and animal feeds and to ...

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Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

H 3 PO 3 Alcohol- and water-soluble deliquescent white or yellowish crystals; decomposes at 200_C; used as an analytical reagent and reducing agent.

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Electrical equipment; Fuel cell

Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid, is a mineral (inorganic) acid having the chemical formula H3PO4.

phosphoric acid

Earth science; Soil science

In commercial fertilizer manufacturing, it is used to designate orthophosphoric acid, H3PO4. In fertilizer labeling, it is the common term used to represent the phosphate ...

phosphoric acid

Health care; Cancer treatment

An acid that contains phosphorus and is used in medicine and dentistry. It is also used to remove rust. A dilute form of phosphoric acid is used to flavor soft drinks.

phosphoric acid

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

An inorganic acid having the formula (H 3 PO 4 ).

bark

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The rough outer part of the cortex; loosely used for the entire cortex.

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Having nodes or joints where separation may naturally occur.

annular

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Ring-like; said of leaf scars that encircle the bud, or bundle scars that are circular with an opening in the center.

Plants; Horticulture

On the front side, away from the axis, toward the subtending bract.

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Plants; Horticulture

a small green or white insect that sucks juices from plant parts

apomixis

Plants; Horticulture

process of producing viable seed without fertilization

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