nitrite
(ni-trite)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. the radical NO2 or any compound containing it such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid
Example Sentence
Nitrite can be used as a food preservative.
Synonyms
salt of nitrous acid; ester of nitrous acid; radical -NO2
Antonyms
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