disodium phosphate

noun

: a sodium phosphate Na2HPO4

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The most common forms of phosphorus used in supplements are phosphate salts, such as dipotassium phosphate and disodium phosphate, both of which are relatively well absorbed by the body. Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024 Taking phosphate salts, such as dipotassium phosphate and disodium phosphate, at the same time as this medication could result in dangerously high phosphate levels. Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disodium phosphate was circa 1928

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“Disodium phosphate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disodium%20phosphate. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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