sulphite

/ (ˈsʌlfaɪt) /

noun

any salt or ester of sulphurous acid, containing the ions SO 3 2– or HSO 3 – (hydrogen sulphite) or the groups –SO 3 or –HSO 3 . The salts are usually soluble crystalline compounds

Derived forms of sulphite

sulphitic (sʌlˈfɪtɪk), adjective

Words Nearby sulphite

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How to use sulphite in a sentence

The ends of these sticks were then dipped into a compound of chlorate of potash, sulphite of antimony, and gum.
American Inventions and Inventors | William A. Mowry
Measure out and add to the nutrient agar, sodium sulphite, 10 per cent.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyre
Uses: Instead of sodium sulphite: has less disagreeable taste.
Merck's 1899 Manual | Merck & Co.
The filtered solution is acidified with hydrochloric acid, warmed, and precipitated with sodium sulphite.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
In addition, if an excess of sodium sulphite has been used and enough acid not subsequently added, the excess will count as iron.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer

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