Sodium-tripolyphosphate
[trahy-pol-ee-fos-feyt] /ˌtraɪ pɒl iˈfɒs feɪt/
noun, Chemistry.
1.
a white powder, Na 5 P 3 O 1 0 , used as a water softener, sequestering agent, and food additive.
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