Phosphite

Pronunciation: /ˈpieɪtʃˈɑsˈpiˈhaɪt/

Phosphite (noun)

  1. A chemical salt or ester made from phosphorous acid, containing the group with phosphorus and oxygen.
  2. 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.