nitrite

1. (countable, uncountable)Any salt or ester of nitrous acid.

   Nitrit

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

2. (countable, uncountable)The univalent radical -NO₂, and the anion NO₂⁻

1. Is there a nitrite substitute for food?

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2. Should I opt for nitrite-free foods?

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3. They say nitrite is harmful to the colon.

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4. The nitrite reacts with an aromatic amine to form a diazonium salt.

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5. Hong Kong student Nick So developed a kit to measure the levels of potentially toxic nitrates and nitrites in homemade baby food.

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