phosphonate

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Scope note
Any salt or ester of a phosphonic acid. Phosphonates have been tested in recent years as potential crystallization inhibitors for sodium sulfate, a soluble salt that damages historic buildings and sculptures.
phosphonate
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026