English word glycerophosphoric acid comes from English phosphoric acid, English glycero- ((organic chemistry) Derived from glycerol.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| phosphoric acid | English (eng) | (inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H3PO4, used in the manufacture of fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals and as an additive in cola drinks. |
| glycero- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Derived from glycerol. |
| glycerophosphoric acid | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric acids that are esters of glycerol and phosphoric acid; their derivatives are the phospholipids. |