sulfitesalt
nounUK /ˈsʌlfaɪt sɔːlt/
US /ˈsʌlfaɪt sɔːlt/
A sulfite salt is a kind of chemical powder made when sulfur mixes with other things.
The winemaker added a sulfite salt to keep the juice fresh.
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2. A salt formed from sulfurous acid, often used to stop food from spoiling.
Dried fruit sometimes contains a sulfite salt to keep its color bright.
3. A chemical additive that can cause allergic reactions in some people.
She checks labels because a sulfite salt makes her sneeze.
4. A compound used in industry to clean or bleach materials.
The factory used a sulfite salt to treat the paper pulp.