Sulfite Definition

sŭlfīt
sulfites
noun
A salt of sulfurous acid containing the divalent, negative radical SO3: commonly used as a preservative in wine, dried fruit, etc.
Webster's New World
An uncharged ester of this acid.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Sulfite

Noun

Singular:
sulfite
Plural:
sulfites

Sulfite Sentence Examples

  • Another important reaction of sulfur dioxide is with the base calcium oxide to form calcium sulfite (calcium sulphate(IV) ).

  • The great news is that the equipment can be reused, including a fermenter, hydrometer, sulfite, siphoning system, carboy and airlock stopper.

  • Sulfites appear on food labels as sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, potassium bisulfite, sulfur dioxide, and potassium metabisulfite.

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Words Starting With

SSUSUL

Words Ending With

ETEITE

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