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nitrite
[nahy-trahyt]
nitrite
/ ˈԲɪٰɪ /
noun
any salt or ester of nitrous acid
nitrite
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
Example Sentences
In early May, Bartkus engaged with a suicide discussion site, presenting data from his tests on ingesting weak doses of sodium nitrite or seeking to generate carbon monoxide within a car, alongside graphs and charts.
“Double Scorpio are three different nitrites,” said Edward, the West Hollywood clerk who doubles as a kind of nitrite sommelier.
She was prescribed a sodium bicarbonate infusion, but was instead given a sodium nitrite infusion.
Troye Sivan, “Rush” Better hope your VCR doesn’t need cleaning soon, because this song cleared stores of amyl nitrite.
The ash enriched the seawater, especially with nitrate, nitrite and ammonium, tasty sources of nitrogen for all of your photosynthetic needs.
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