Orthophosphorous acid and Phosphorous acid

Orthophosphorous acid

Orthophosphorous acid noun - A clear or yellow monobasic acid (H3PO2).

Phosphorous acid is a synonym for orthophosphorous acid. In some cases you can use "Phosphorous acid" instead a noun phrase "Orthophosphorous acid".

Phosphorous acid

Phosphorous acid noun - A clear or yellow monobasic acid (H3PO2).
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Synonyms for Phosphorous acid

Orthophosphorous acid is a synonym for phosphorous acid. You can use "Orthophosphorous acid" instead a noun phrase "Phosphorous acid".
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