Complete Definition of "phosphorus pentoxide"

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phosphorus pentoxide

  1. chemistry the compound, P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>, formed by the spontaneous combustion of white phosphorus in air; it reacts violently with water to form phosphoric acid and is used as a powerful dessicating agent
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