trisodium phosphate
Definition
- Noun:
- A chemical compound: Trisodium phosphate is an inorganic compound with the formula Na₃PO₄. It is the tertiary phosphate salt of sodium.
- A cleaning agent: It is commonly used as a cleaning agent, water softener, and degreaser, particularly in industrial and household cleaning products.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trisodium phosphate is an effective cleaner for removing grease and grime.
- The painter used a solution of trisodium phosphate to wash the walls before painting.
- This detergent contains trisodium phosphate as a builder to enhance its cleaning power.
Advanced Usage
- As a builder in detergents: In industrial contexts, "trisodium phosphate" refers to its role in soaps and detergents, where it acts as a water softener and helps other cleaning ingredients work more effectively.
- The formulation relies on trisodium phosphate to sequester hard water minerals.
Variants and Related Words
- TSP: A common abbreviation for trisodium phosphate.
- Many hardware stores sell TSP for heavy-duty cleaning.
- Sodium phosphate: A broader term for phosphate salts of sodium, which includes other compounds like monosodium phosphate and disodium phosphate.
Synonyms
- Sodium orthophosphate: A more technical chemical name.
- TSP: The standard abbreviation.
Related Phrases
- TSP cleaner: A phrase denoting a cleaning product whose active ingredient is trisodium phosphate.
- Apply the TSP cleaner according to the instructions on the label.
Noun
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the tertiary phosphate of sodium used as a builder in soaps and detergents
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