sulfite

noun

sul·​fite ˈsəl-ˌfīt How to pronounce sulfite (audio)
: a salt or ester of sulfurous acid
sulfitic adjective

Examples of sulfite in a Sentence

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After reviewing the labels, the company found that the Habanero Buffalo Sauce may contain undeclared sulfites since the sriracha sauce contains sodium bisulfite as a preservative. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 In an alert by the FDA, the Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites as a preservative, which is not listed on the Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce label. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025 The perception of sake as a clean drink, often gluten-free and free from sulfites, aligns with the growing consumer demand for natural and health-conscious alcoholic options that can be enjoyed like their favorite wines. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics, according to the FDA, potentially resulting in anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening allergic reaction. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sulfite

Word History

Etymology

French sulfite, alteration of sulfate

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sulfite was in 1788

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“Sulfite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfite. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

sulfite

noun
sul·​fite
variants or chiefly British sulphite
: a salt or ester of sulfurous acid

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