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(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of a phosphonate, especially an α-hydroxyphosphonate such as metrifonate.
Use hydroxyphosphonate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hydroxyphosphonate means (organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of a phosphonate, especially an α-hydroxyphosphonate such as metrifonate.
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Use hydroxyphosphonate where its definition matches the intended context.
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