Dictionary

trisodium phosphate en · NOUN

Etymology

tri- + sodium + phosphate.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) Na₃PO₄ : An inorganic compound composed of three sodium atoms attached to a phosphate group, of a phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms. An alkaline basic caustic granular white crystalline substance. ▸ A phosphate cleaning agent and degreaser, used for cleaning surfaces and laundry.
2. (countable, uncountable) Na₃PO₄ : An inorganic compound composed of three sodium atoms attached to a phosphate group, of a phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms. An alkaline basic caustic granular white crystalline substance. ▸ A phosphate food additive used as an acidity modifier.

Forms

Deriveds

TSP

Hypernyms

sodium phosphate · E339 · sodium phosphate

Synonyms

trisodium orthophosphate · sodium phosphate · sodium phosphate tribasic · trisodium orthophosphate · sodium phosphate tribasic · sodium phosphate · TSP