ni·trite (n  trt )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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| Noun | 1. | 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 |
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