What does sulphite mean?
Sulphite means (inorganic chemistry, chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfite..
Sulphite
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry, chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfite..
Definitions by Sense
- (inorganic chemistry, chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfite.
- (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.
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.
"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."
Synonyms for sulphite
Antonyms for sulphite
Related Words
Word Forms
- sulphites
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sulphite?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of sulphite?
Possible antonyms include bromide.
How do you use sulphite in a sentence?
A sulphite is a person who does his own thinking, he is a person who has surprises up his sleeve. He is explosive.
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