sodium tripolyphosphate
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sodium tri·poly·phos·phate

noun \-ˌtrī-ˌpä-li-ˈfäs-ˌfāt\

Definition of SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE

: a crystalline salt Na5P3O10 that is used as a food additive and as a component in some detergents and is suspected of contributing to water pollution

First Known Use of SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE

1945

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