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Webster 1913 Edition

Sulphite

Sul′phite

,

Noun.

[Cf. F.

sulfite

. See

.]

1.

(Chem.)

A salt of sulphurous acid; – called also

sulfite

.

Webster 1828 Edition

Sulphite

SUL'PHITE

,

Noun.

[from sulphur.] A salt or definite compound formed by a combination of sulphurous acid with a base.