nitrite

🇺🇸 /ˈnaɪtraɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈnaɪtraɪt/
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A type of chemical compound that contains nitrogen and oxygen. There are different kinds of nitrites.

The presence of nitrite in processed meats is a concern for health experts.

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n. A type of chemical compound that contains nitrogen and oxygen. There are different kinds of nitrites.

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Plural nitrites