sulfite
nounUK /ˈsʌlfaɪt/
US /ˈsʌlfaɪt/
A sulfite is a kind of chemical that is made from sulfur and oxygen.
Some dried fruits have sulfites added to keep them fresh.
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2. A salt or ester of sulfurous acid, used in winemaking and food preservation.
Winemakers add sulfites to stop wine from spoiling.
3. A compound that can cause allergic reactions in some people.
She checks labels because she is sensitive to sulfites.
4. An ion with the formula SO3²⁻.
The sulfite ion has one sulfur atom and three oxygen atoms.