bisulphite

British  

/ baɪˈsʌlfaɪt /

noun

1. a salt or ester of sulphurous acid containing the monovalent group -HSO 3 or the ion HSO 3 ^–

2. (modifier) consisting of or containing the group -HSO 3 or the ion HSO 3 ^–

   bisulphite ion

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Example Sentences

On other estates the lump rubber is worked on the machines as it is received, and the resulting crepe is submerged in a weak solution of sodium bisulphite over-night.

From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney

The caution must again be given that the employment of an excess of sodium bisulphite will lead to the production of an over-pale rubber, and a prolongation of the drying period.

From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney

Another factor which has some bearing on the point is the strength of solution in which sodium bisulphite is used.

From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney

The pieces are then machined into crepe form, but as no sodium bisulphite may have been used, the resulting rubber cannot be classed as No. 1 Standard Crepe.

From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney

Sodium bisulphite is a very efficient “antichlor,” only 1.46 parts being required to remove 1 part of chlorine, but owing to its instability the action is uncertain.

From Chlorination of Water by Race, Joseph