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so'dium phos'phate

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1. Also called monobasic sodium phosphate. a white, crystalline, slightly hygroscopic, water-soluble powder, NaH₂PO₄, used chiefly in dyeing and in electroplating.
2. Also called dibasic sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate. a water-soluble compound that in its anhydrous form, Na₂HPO₄, occurring as a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder, is used chiefly in the manufacture of ceramic glazes, enamels, baking powder, and cheeses, and that in its hydrated form, Na₂HPO₄·xH₂O, occurring as clear colorless crystals, is used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes, fertilizers, detergents, and pharmaceuticals.
3. Also called tribasic sodium phosphate, trisodium phosphate, TSP. a colorless water-soluble compound, Na₃PO₄·12H₂O, occurring as crystals: used chiefly in the manufacture of water-softening agents, detergents, paper, and textiles.

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