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nitrito
nitrite
nitrite
a salt or ester of nitrous acid
Nitrito means nitrite and is a direct cognate of the English word nitrite0, which refers to a salt or ester of nitrous acid0.
noun
  1. nitrite
    A salt or ester of nitrous acid, used as a preservative in food.
    Los nitritos se usan comúnmente en carnes procesadas. // Nitrites are commonly used in processed meats.