Sulfite
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌlˌfaɪt/
Sulfite (noun)
- A chemical used to slow spoilage in some foods and drinks.
- A salt or ion made from sulfur, oxygen, and a negative charge.
- A chemical used in some industrial processes to treat or bleach materials.
Examples
- The label lists sulfite as a food preservative.
- Some people avoid foods with sulfite.