Sulfitic
faɪt noun Chemistry.
1.
a salt or ester of sulfurous acid.
2.
any sulfite-containing compound, especially one that is used in foods or drug products as a preservative and that can cause severe allergic reactions in susceptible individuals: use in fresh fruits and vegetables banned by the FDA in 1986.
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sulfite sul·fite (sŭl'fīt')
n.
A salt or an ester of sulfurous acid.
sul·fit'ic (-fĭt'ĭk) adj.
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sulfite  (sŭl'fīt') Pronunciation Key
A salt or ester of sulfurous acid, containing the group SO3. |
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