bisulfite

noun

bi·​sul·​fite (ˌ)bī-ˈsəl-ˌfīt How to pronounce bisulfite (audio)
: an acid sulfite

Examples of bisulfite in a Sentence

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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 At the low end of the spectrum are wild shrimp that have been treated with chemical additives (sodium bisulfite and tripolyphosphate). Melissa Clark, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2019 Sodium bisulfite is added to remove much of the chlorine. Don Behm, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2018 But plant operators on Feb. 20 failed to follow standard procedures for adjusting the amount of bisulfite used at the plant in response to changing turbidity, records show. Don Behm, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2018

Word History

Etymology

French, from bi- + sulfite

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bisulfite was in 1819

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“Bisulfite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bisulfite. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

bisulfite

noun
bi·​sul·​fite
variants or chiefly British bisulphite
: an acid sulfite
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