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Noun: sulphite  'súl,fIt
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: sulfite)
  1. (chemistry) a salt or ester of sulphurous acid
    "sulphites are often used as preservatives in wine and dried fruits";
    - sulfite

Derived forms: sulphites

Encyclopedia: Sulphite