bisulfite

noun

bi·​sul·​fite (ˌ)bī-ˈsəl-ˌfīt 

: an acid sulfite

Examples of bisulfite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Look out for ingredients bearing specific sulfite names like sodium bisulfite and sodium sulfite. — Joy Emeh, Health, 15 Oct. 2025

After reviewing the labels, the company found that the Habanero Buffalo Sauce may contain undeclared sulfites since the sriracha sauce contains sodium bisulfite as a preservative. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025

Frozen shrimp may contain preservatives like sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium bisulfite, which people with sulfite or phosphate sensitivities may want to avoid. — Erik Vance, New York Times, 28 May 2024

Sodium bisulfite is an ingredient in many toilet bowl cleaning agents. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2022

Word History

Etymology

French, from bi- + sulfite

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bisulfite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Medical Definition

bisulfite

noun

bi·​sul·​fite

variants or chiefly British bisulphite

-ˌfīt 

: an acid sulfite