noun
- a salt or ester of sulfurous acid, often used as a food preservative
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Wine contains sulfites to prevent spoilage.
- Some people are allergic to sulfites in dried fruits.
- The label warned that the product contains sulfites.
- Sulfites help preserve the color of processed foods.
- Sodium sulfite is commonly used in the food industry.
- The restaurant menu noted which dishes contained sulfites.