Advertisement
Advertisement
nitrite
[ nahy-trahyt ]
nitrite
/ ˈԲɪٰɪ /
noun
- any salt or ester of nitrous acid
nitrite
/ ī′ٰī′ /
- 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.
- Compare nitrate
Discover More
Example Sentences
“Double Scorpio are three different nitrites,” said Edward, the West Hollywood clerk who doubles as a kind of nitrite sommelier.
From
She was prescribed a sodium bicarbonate infusion, but was instead given a sodium nitrite infusion.
From
Troye Sivan, “Rush” Better hope your VCR doesn’t need cleaning soon, because this song cleared stores of amyl nitrite.
From
The ash enriched the seawater, especially with nitrate, nitrite and ammonium, tasty sources of nitrogen for all of your photosynthetic needs.
From
Scientists have also studied poisons such as sodium nitrite, but they risk harming other species.
From
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse