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Sodium trimetaphosphate

Sodium trimetaphosphate is like a group of tiny soldiers that help to clean things. They are made up of some special materials called sodium and phosphate. When they are put in water, they join together to form a big group. This group is very good at helping to clean things like dirty dishes. They also make sure that the soap bubbles do not go away quickly, so that they can keep on cleaning for a longer time. Sodium trimetaphosphate is like a magic tool that makes cleaning easier and a lot more effective.