Noun: orthophosphoric acid ,or-thow,fós'fo-rik 'a-sid
- An acid used in fertilizers and soaps: H₃PO₄
"orthophosphoric acid is used in the production of soft drinks to give them a tangy flavour";
- phosphoric acid
Derived forms: orthophosphoric acids
Type of: oxyacid, oxygen acid
Encyclopedia: Orthophosphoric acid