Diphosphonate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diphosphonate is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any compound (especially a class of drugs) having two phosphonate groups.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any compound (especially a class of drugs) having two phosphonate groups.
Word Forms
- diphosphonates
Synonyms for diphosphonate
Depending on context, synonyms include biphosphonate, bisphosphonate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diphosphonite, biphosphonate, bisphosphonate, tetraphosphonate, diazophosphonate, ketophosphonate.
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