nitrite
Americannoun
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A salt or ester of nitrous acid, containing the group NO 2. Nitrites are an important component of the nitrogen cycle and are used as food preservatives.
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Blood testing also revealed unusually high concentrations of nitrite and nitrate.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Alongside efforts to restrict access and harmful information, the researchers suggest that emergency services could take additional steps to reduce the consequences of sodium nitrite poisoning.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Participants also showed a 45% increase in nitrite levels in the mouth and a 25% increase in nitrite circulating throughout the body.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
The team found that tiny copper particles form during the reaction itself, and these particles assist in converting nitrite ions into ammonia.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2025
It was thus suggested to Dr. Brunton's mind that nitrite of amyl, by relaxing the systemic arteries, might remove the unnatural tension, and give relief to the pain; and the result confirmed this hope.
From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Francis E. Anstie
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