sulfite

noun

sul·​fite ˈsəl-ˌfīt 

: a salt or ester of sulfurous acid

sulfitic

ˌsəl-ˈfi-tik 

adjective

Examples of sulfite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Common types include activated carbon, KDF and calcium sulfite, each targeting different substances. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

That media might include activated carbon, KDF, calcium sulfite or some combination designed to reduce specific contaminants. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

PureWine removes both the histamines and sulfites that trigger most common wine allergies. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

Certain foods—such as those containing tyramine, sulfites, and aspartame—can trigger attacks. — Joy Emeh, Health, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French sulfite, alteration of sulfate

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sulfite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Medical Definition

sulfite

noun

sul·​fite

variants or chiefly British sulphite

ˈsəl-ˌfit 

: a salt or ester of sulfurous acid