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What is a sulphite?

What is a sulphite? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (inorganic chemistry) Alternative spelling of sulfite
  2. (archaic, slang) A person who is spontaneous and original in thought and conversation.
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Among the better known agents which have such an effect upon latex, formalin and sodium sulphite are the chief.
A shrewd use of sulphite of quinine permits of certain curious operations, it appears.
The sodium sulphite method has the advantages of being clean and neat, and of requiring no nitration.
Classifying the colours individually, the note says the black paste contains lead oxide, green has copper sulphate and the red has mercury sulphite.
The solution is diluted with water, and treated with a solution of sulphite of soda.
Herbert B. Berkeley recommended the use of sulphite of soda with pyrogallic acid to prevent discolouration of film.

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