Phosphite
Pronunciation: /ˈpieɪtʃˈɑsˈpiˈhaɪt/
Phosphite (noun)
- A chemical salt or ester made from phosphorous acid, containing the group with phosphorus and oxygen.
- A compound form related to phosphorous acid, where phosphorus is bonded to oxygen in a lower oxidation state.
Examples
- The lab tested the salt of phosphorous acid for stability.
- A salt of phosphorous acid can react with certain metals.