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sulphite
/ sʌlˈfɪtɪk; 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
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Derived Forms
- sulphitic, adjective
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Example Sentences
The ends of these sticks were then dipped into a compound of chlorate of potash, sulphite of antimony, and gum.
Measure out and add to the nutrient agar, sodium sulphite, 10 per cent.
Uses: Instead of sodium sulphite: has less disagreeable taste.
The filtered solution is acidified with hydrochloric acid, warmed, and precipitated with sodium sulphite.
In addition, if an excess of sodium sulphite has been used and enough acid not subsequently added, the excess will count as iron.
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