What does phosphonoacetic acid mean?

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phosphonoacetic acid

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The compound (OH)₂P(=O)-CH₂COOH that inhibits the replication of herpesviruses

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What does phosphonoacetic acid mean?: The compound (OH)₂P(=O)-CH₂COOH that inhibits the replication of herpesviruses

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