nitrite
noun
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Definition of nitrite
: a salt or ester of nitrous acid
Examples of nitrite in a Sentence
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Nolan Ryan Beef is leaving the nitrites behind with the launch of uncured beef franks. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Nolan Ryan Beef launches uncured beef frank," 17 July 2019 But nitrates and nitrites are known carcinogens, occurring both naturally in some foods and as an additive in others. — Alix Wall, sun-sentinel.com, "Some much-loved American Jewish classic foods may increase risk of cancer," 10 July 2019 It's created from chemical reactions involving nitrates, nitrites, and other proteins, Rowena N. Schwartz, Pharm. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Common Blood Pressure Medications Containing Valsartan Recalled Over 'Impurity' Concerns," 17 July 2018 Making deli meat without additives such as nitrites was particularly hard. — Heather Haddon, WSJ, "Anyone for Diglycerides? Anyone? Food Scientists Are Getting Fed Up With Picky Eaters," 12 Oct. 2018 An obituary on April 26 about Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, an authority on carcinogens, referred incorrectly to cyclamates and nitrites. — New York Times, "Corrections: May 5, 2018," 4 May 2018 When cooked at high temperatures, nitrite and nitrate preservatives may react with compounds naturally found in meat to trigger the formation of toxins called nitrosamines. — Jamie Ducharme, Time, "4 Ways to Make Grilling Healthier This Summer," 1 June 2018 Cyclamates are used as sweeteners, not preservatives; nitrites are used to cure hot dogs, not to dye them. — New York Times, "Corrections: May 5, 2018," 4 May 2018 Crow said that each week the students test the following water quality parameters: pH, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, dissolved oxygen, and temperature. — James Ewinger, cleveland.com, "Perry High School students are raising trout (photos, video)," 14 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nitrite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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nitrite
noun
ni·trite
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Medical Definition of nitrite
: a salt or ester of nitrous acid
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