How to Use nitrite in a Sentence

nitrite

noun

• The wells will turn pink if there’s any nitrite, so the pinker the scan, the more nitrite there is.
  — Melina Walling, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2022
• Cut back on meats with nitrites, such as beef jerky, bacon, pepperoni and deli meats.
  — Eva Flowe updated May 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
• Cut back on meats with nitrites, such as beef jerky, bacon, pepperoni and deli meats.
  — Eva Flowe april 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
• Look for lean cuts of turkey or chicken breast that are low in sodium and free of nitrites or nitrates.
  — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
• After that the nitrite becomes inert, and the curing process halts.
  — Cameron Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 May 2021
• Others, like nitrite and sulfite, are known to be released in gases at volcanic vents.
  — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2019
• Nolan Ryan Beef is leaving the nitrites behind with the launch of uncured beef franks.
  — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, 17 July 2019
• Extremely high levels of nitrates and nitrites have been shown to cause cancers.
  — Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 July 2024
• One key factor is that these meats are preserved with nitrates and nitrites, Lee-Kong said.
  — Sarah Garone, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
• And then, over the next several hours, some of the nitrite is further reduced to nitric oxide in the gut.
  — Rodrigo Pérez Ortega, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2019
• Cyclamates are used as sweeteners, not preservatives; nitrites are used to cure hot dogs, not to dye them.
  — New York Times, 4 May 2018
• Ball Park's classic and turkey franks still contain sodium nitrite.
  — Samantha Bomkamp, chicagotribune.com, 3 July 2017
• This isn’t the first time researchers have considered the link between nitrites/nitrates and migraine.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2024
• Out with the nitrates, nitrites, and preservatives; in with the cultured celery juice and cherry powder.
  — Bryan Gruley, Bloomberg.com, 2 Aug. 2017
• These types of ham do not contain nitrates or nitrites, per the USDA.
  — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
• The body digests nitrates and turns it into nitrites, which inhibits red blood cells' ability to carry oxygen.
  — Special To The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, 15 Aug. 2017
• High levels of nitrite can cause methemoglobinemia, or blue baby syndrome, birth defects, and increase the risk of some cancers.
  — Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
• Limit on poison Sodium nitrite is a preservative used often used in curing meats.
  — Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 1 July 2024
• On that occasion, Wang poured nitrite into a glass used by Feng, causing minor injuries.
  — Ben Westcott, CNN, 29 Sep. 2020
• The history of poppers Amyl nitrite was first synthesized more than 150 years ago.
  — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
• Deli meats are often preserved with nitrates and nitrites, which can convert into carcinogenic compounds inside the body.
  — Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
• However, it is processed meat and often contains preservatives, like nitrites, which have been linked to adverse health effects.
  — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
• If iron is present in the water, the process goes a step further to convert the nitrite into nitrate, which still carries health risks but is safe in higher amounts than nitrite.
  — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
• Chlorine is the main defense against bacteria growth that could result in elevated nitrite levels.
  — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
• Check the nutrition label, paying attention to sodium levels as well as the presence of nitrates and nitrites.
  — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2025
• This, too, is brand- and recipe-dependent; however, many deli meats are preserved with chemical compounds called nitrates and nitrites.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
• They’re typically loaded with sodium and nitrite preservatives that can raise blood pressure and damage blood vessels.
  — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
• Making deli meat without additives such as nitrites was particularly hard.
  — Heather Haddon, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2018
• Bacteria that live on the insides of pipes in a water system convert that ammonia to nitrite in a process called nitrification.
  — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
• Exposure to high levels of nitrite can contribute to health problems in people of all ages, such as increasing risk for thyroid disease and colon cancer.
  — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025