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nitrite
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ni·trite  (ntrt)
n.
The univalent radical NO2 or a compound containing it, such as a salt or an ester of nitrous acid.
nitrite [ˈnaɪtraɪt]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any salt or ester of nitrous acid
nitrite  (ntrt)
A salt or ester of nitrous acid, containing the group NO2. Nitrites are an important component of the nitrogen cycle and are used as food preservatives. Compare nitrate.
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Noun1.nitrite - the radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid)
chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
sodium nitrite - nitrite used to preserve and color food especially in meat and fish products; implicated in the formation of suspected carcinogens
Translations
nitrite [ˈnaɪtraɪt] N → nitrito m
nitrite [ˈnaɪtraɪt] n → nitrito
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