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sul·fite

(sŭl′fīt′)

The divalent anionic group SO₃, derived from sulfurous acid, or a compound containing this group.

sul·fit′ic (-fĭt′ĭk) adj.

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sulfite

(ˈsʌlfaɪt)

(Elements & Compounds) the US preferred spelling of sulphite

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sul•fite

(ˈsʌl faɪt)

n.

1. a salt or ester of sulfurous acid.

2. any sulfite-containing compound, esp. one that is used in foods or drug products as a preservative.

[1780–90]

sul•fit′ic (-ˈfɪt ɪk) adj.

Translations

Sulfit

sulfite

n sulfito

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