biphosphate en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Italic *dwi- Latin bi-bor. English bi- English phosphate English biphosphate From bi- + phosphate.
Meanings
- Any salt of phosphoric acid in which only one of the hydrogen atom has been replaced by a metal ion.
- Synonym of diphosphate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biphosphates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |