- dibasic calcium phosphate
- [USP] CaHPO4·2H2O, used as a calcium supplement and as a base in preparation of tablets; it occurs in nature as brushite. Called also dicalcium phosphate.
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dibasic calcium phosphate
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dibasic calcium phosphate — noun see calcium phosphate … Useful english dictionary
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Tablet — For other uses, see Tablet (disambiguation). Common disk shaped tablets A tablet is a pharmaceutical dosage form. It comprises a mixture of active substances and excipients, usually in powder form, pressed or compacted from a powder into a solid… … Wikipedia
