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ˈnaɪ traɪtni·trite
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Princeton's WordNet
nitritenoun
the radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid)
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Nitritenoun
A salt or ester of nitrous acid; a compound bearing the -NO2 radical.
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nitritenoun
any salt or ester of nitrous acid
nitritenoun
the univalent radical -NO, and the anion NO
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nitrite
Nitrite is a polyatomic ion or a salt of nitrous acid, composed of one atom of nitrogen and two atoms of oxygen, with a single negative charge. It is often represented by the chemical formula NO2-. In chemistry, nitrites are used as a reagent for various purposes, while in food industry, they are commonly used as preservatives and color fixatives. Nitrites can also be found in nature as a byproduct of microbial nitrification and denitrification.
Webster Dictionary
Nitritenoun
a salt of nitrous acid
Etymology: [Cf. F. nitrite. See Niter.]
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Nitrite
The nitrite ion, which has the chemical formula NO2−, is a symmetric anion with equal N–O bond lengths and an O–N–O bond angle of approximately 120°. Upon protonation, the unstable weak acid nitrous acid is produced. Nitrite can be oxidized or reduced, with the product somewhat dependent on the oxidizing/reducing agent and its strength. The nitrite ion is an ambidentate ligand, and is known to bond to metal centers in at least five different ways. Nitrite is also important in biochemistry as a source of the potent vasodilator nitric oxide. In organic chemistry the NO2 group is present in nitrous acid esters and nitro compounds. Nitrites are also used in the food production industry for curing meat.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nitrite in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nitrite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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