sulphite

/ sʌlˈfɪtɪk; ˈsʌlfaɪt /

noun

1. 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

• sulphitic, adjective

Example Sentences

The ends of these sticks were then dipped into a compound of chlorate of potash, sulphite of antimony, and gum.

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Measure out and add to the nutrient agar, sodium sulphite, 10 per cent.

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Uses: Instead of sodium sulphite: has less disagreeable taste.

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The filtered solution is acidified with hydrochloric acid, warmed, and precipitated with sodium sulphite.

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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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