Phosphonic
Pronunciation : Phos*phon"ic
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Phosphoric + sulphonic.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to, or designating, certain derivatives of phosphorous acid containing a hydrocarbon radical, and analogous to the sulphonic acid.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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