单词 | metabisulphite |
释义 | > as lemmasmetabisulphite metabisulphite n. Brit. /ˌmɛtəbʌɪˈsʌlfʌɪt/ , U.S. /ˌmɛdəˌbaɪˈsəlˌfaɪt/ the anion S2O52−; a salt containing this, frequently used as a sterilizing agent or preservative.ΚΠ 1907 Proc. Royal Soc. A. 79 172 The precipitates..were..acidified with sulphuric acid, boiled with potassium meta-bisulphite, and used in the electrolytic arsenic apparatus of Dr. Thorpe. 1962 P. J. Durrant & B. Durrant Introd. Adv. Inorg. Chem. xxi. 839 X-ray analysis has shown that in the metabisulphite ion two oxygen atoms are linked to one sulphur atom, and three oxygen atoms to the other. 1988 New Scientist 19 May 31/3 Sulphites, especially the salt, metabisulphite, are commonly used as food preservatives. They prevent the browning or discolouring of fruit. 1995 Mother Earth News Dec. 70/2 A great way to sterilize is with a solution of metabisulfites, which you can obtain in the form of Campden tablets. < as lemmas |
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