Sulphite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sulphite is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry, chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfite.
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry, chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfite.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A person who is spontaneous and original in thought and conversation.
Example Sentences
A sulphite is a person who does his own thinking, he is a person who has surprises up his sleeve. He is explosive.
"I don't know," Anna answered in the slow tone of one who is weight many things, "what Ruth will do. She's a sulphite you know."
Some years ago when the engraving business was just getting a foothold in Chicago and Jones was busily engaged in helping said business gain said foothold, he was known as Charles Engraving Jones. This is a fair sample of his methods. You need not expect anything bromidic from Jones; he is a sulphite.
Word Forms
- sulphites
Antonyms for sulphite
Common opposites include bromide.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulfite, sulfide, molecular, hydric, hypo, pulping.
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