diphosphate en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- English phosphate English diphosphate From di- + phosphate.
Meanings
- any salt or ester containing two phosphate groups
- any salt or ester of diphosphoric acid; pyrophosphate
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| diphosphates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
dicalcium diphosphate · diphosphatase · cyclodiphosphate · guanosine diphosphate · adenosine diphosphate · thiodiphosphate · fructosediphosphate