disulfite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /daɪˈsʌlfaɪt/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- English sulfite English disulfite From di- + sulfite.
Meanings
- The divalent anion S₂O₅²⁻, or any salt containing this anion
- bisulfite
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| disulfites | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| disulphite | alternative | lexicographic |