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phosphite

noun phos·phite \ ˈfäs-ˌfīt \

Definition of phosphite

: a salt or ester of phosphorous acid

First Known Use of phosphite

1788

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phosphite

noun phos·phite \ -ˌfīt \

medical Definition of phosphite

: a salt or ester of phosphorous acid

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  1. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about phosphite

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