hyposulphite

/ (ˌhaɪpəˈsʌlfaɪt) /

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noun

another name for sodium thiosulphate, esp when used as a photographic fixerOften shortened to: hypo

another name for dithionite

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Words nearby hyposulphite

hypostomia, hypostyle, hyposulfite, hyposulfurous, hyposulfurous acid, hyposulphite, hyposulphurous acid, hypotaxis, hypotelorism, hypotension, hypotensive

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Example sentences from the Web for hyposulphite

If the hyposulphite of soda is entirely freed from them, they will bear any exposure to atmospheric influence without change.
Notes and Queries, Number 178, March 26, 1853|Various
A small portion of hyposulphite of soda mixed with vinegar will make a good cleaner for teacups having tannin stains.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
Soak some clean blotting paper in the hyposulphite-of-soda solution and allow it to dry.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
The solutions of hyposulphite of soda and of iodine should be examined weekly.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer

The ferricyanide had a small influence and, as might be expected, hyposulphite is fatal to the assay.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer

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