Sulfite: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulfite

 

[ หˆsสŒl.faษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food preservation

A sulfite is a chemical compound that is often used as a preservative in food and beverages to prevent browning and discoloration.

Examples of usage

  • Sulfites are commonly added to dried fruits to maintain their color.
  • Wine producers may use sulfites to prevent spoilage and oxidation.
Context #2 | Noun

health

Sulfites can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals, especially those with asthma.

Examples of usage

  • Some people experience respiratory difficulties after consuming foods containing sulfites.
  • Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should carefully read food labels.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulfite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sulfito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเฅเคซเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sulfite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sulfite

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะปัŒั„ั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siarczyn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบœ็กซ้…ธๅกฉ (ใ‚ใ‚Šใ‚…ใ†ใ•ใ‚“ใˆใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sulfite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sulfito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผlfit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํ™ฉ์‚ฐ์—ผ (ahwangsanyeom)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุจุฑูŠุชุงุช (kabritat)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sulfit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ siriฤitan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบš็กซ้…ธ็› (yวŽ liรบ suฤn yรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sulfit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบlfรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะปัŒั„ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒคแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sulfit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sulfito

Etymology

The term 'sulfite' originates from the French word 'sulfite,' which is derived from the Latin 'sulphur,' meaning 'sulfur.' Sulfites have been used for centuries for various purposes, including food preservation and winemaking. The discovery of sulfites dates back to the 17th century, and their chemical properties have been extensively studied over the years.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,362, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.