phosphoric acid
noun
1
: a syrupy or deliquescent tribasic acid H3PO4 used especially in preparing phosphates (as for fertilizers), in rust-proofing metals, and especially formerly as a flavoring in soft drinks
called also orthophosphoric acid
2
: a compound (such as pyrophosphoric acid or metaphosphoric acid) consisting of phosphate groups linked directly to each other by oxygen
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This is because jarred garlic is often pasteurized (heated to kill unwanted microorganisms) and it’s typically made with additives like citric acid and phosphoric acid.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 6 Oct. 2023
Municipal American water treatment often involves chlorine, ammonia, fluoride, and phosphoric acid, with the latter acting as a defense against other contaminants like bacteria.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023
Every ton of phosphoric acid produced for fertilizer creates more than five tons of waste, a substance known as phosphogypsum.
—Eric Tegethoff, The New Republic, 18 July 2023
The phosphate ore mined to produce phosphoric acid contains uranium and radium; those radioactive components are concentrated during the manufacturing process.
—Eric Tegethoff, The New Republic, 18 July 2023
The jelly rust remover works with a phosphoric acid base, breaking down even old rust in ferrous metals such as iron and steel.
—Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
Eric Byer, the chief executive of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, said American companies were having trouble getting chlorine to clean swimming pools, citric acid to make soft drinks and phosphoric acid to add to fertilizer through American ports.
—New York Times, 21 Mar. 2022
When applying a tooth gem, technicians prepare the tooth by etching; a phosphoric acid opens up the small pores in the outer surface of the enamel.
—Chloe Shaar, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
It is formulated from a combination of phosphoric acid and a combination of proprietary ingredients to create a solution that grips onto metal, steel, and iron to quickly break down and remove rust.
—Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 6 Oct. 2023
Municipal American water treatment often involves chlorine, ammonia, fluoride, and phosphoric acid, with the latter acting as a defense against other contaminants like bacteria.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023
Every ton of phosphoric acid produced for fertilizer creates more than five tons of waste, a substance known as phosphogypsum.
—Eric Tegethoff, The New Republic, 18 July 2023
The phosphate ore mined to produce phosphoric acid contains uranium and radium; those radioactive components are concentrated during the manufacturing process.
—Eric Tegethoff, The New Republic, 18 July 2023
The jelly rust remover works with a phosphoric acid base, breaking down even old rust in ferrous metals such as iron and steel.
—Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
Eric Byer, the chief executive of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, said American companies were having trouble getting chlorine to clean swimming pools, citric acid to make soft drinks and phosphoric acid to add to fertilizer through American ports.
—New York Times, 21 Mar. 2022
When applying a tooth gem, technicians prepare the tooth by etching; a phosphoric acid opens up the small pores in the outer surface of the enamel.
—Chloe Shaar, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
It is formulated from a combination of phosphoric acid and a combination of proprietary ingredients to create a solution that grips onto metal, steel, and iron to quickly break down and remove rust.
—Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
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