nitrite

CEFRC1

/ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A chemical compound containing nitrogen and oxygen, used in food and industry.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The univalent radical -NO₂, and the anion NO₂⁻

Examples

  • Is there a nitrite substitute for food?

  • They say nitrite is harmful to the colon.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Any salt or ester of nitrous acid.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

To prevent botulism, the manufacturer added sodium blank as a preservative to the ham.

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