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Vocabulary Term Details

Nitrites

Definition (http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?o2=&o0=1&o8=1&o1=1&o7=&o5=&o9=&o6=&o3=&o4=&s=nitrite)

The radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid). (WordNet)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Inorganic acid salts
Organic acid salts
N/ANitrification
Preservatives
Nitrite ions

This term is used for the following terms: 
NO2-

Approved Date
15-Oct-2012

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