sulfite

🇺🇸 /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsʌlfaɪt/
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A chemical compound used as a preservative in food and wine.

Some people are allergic to sulfites, which are commonly added to dried fruits to prevent browning.

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n. A chemical compound used as a preservative in food and wine.

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Plural sulfites