diphosphate

diphosphate

See also: Diphosphate

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Etymology

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English di-
English phosphate
English diphosphate

    From di- + phosphate.

    Noun

    diphosphate (plural diphosphates)

    1. (chemistry) any salt or ester containing two phosphate groups
    2. (chemistry) any salt or ester of diphosphoric acid; pyrophosphate

    Usage notes

    Do not confuse a diphosphate with a diphosphonate, nor a biphosphate with a bisphosphonate.

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