tricresyl phosphate

noun

An organophosphate compound derived from cresol and phosphoric acid, chemical formula C₂₁H₂₁O₄P, used as a plasticizer, flame retardant, waterproofer, etc.

Meanings

nountricresyl phosphate (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn organophosphate compound derived from cresol and phosphoric acid, chemical formula C₂₁H₂₁O₄P, used as a plasticizer, flame retardant, waterproofer, etc.
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