potassium nitrite

noun

The potassium salt of nitrous acid, KNO₂.

Similar
E249 when used as a preservative
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Meanings

nounpotassium nitrite (plural potassium nitrites)

plural potassium nitrites

  1. chemistryThe potassium salt of nitrous acid, KNO₂.

    Synonyms: E249 when used as a preservative

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe potassium salt of nitrous acid, KNO₂.

Similar
E249 when used as a preservative
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