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ni·trite
(nī′trīt′)n.
The univalent anionic group NO2, derived from nitrous acid, or a compound containing this group.
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nitrite
(ˈnaɪtraɪt)n
(Elements & Compounds) any salt or ester of nitrous acid
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ni•trite
(ˈnaɪ traɪt)n.
1. a salt or ester of nitrous acid.
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ni·trite
(nī′trīt′) A salt or ester of nitrous acid; a compound 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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