Plural of nitrite
regular plural
The plural of nitrite is nitrites.
Forms of nitrite
| Singular | nitrite /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | nitrites |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Nitrites in a sentence
- For centuries, some form of nitrites have been used to cure and to preserve bacon and to give it a pink color.1978 May 16, Seth S. King, “Nitrate Reduction Ordered in Bacon”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
- The pinkness of bacon – or cooked ham, or salami – is a sign that it has been treated with chemicals, more specifically with nitrates and nitrites.2018 March 1, Bee Wilson, “Yes, bacon really is killing us”, in The Guardian. From the entry nitrate
- Statistically significant risk factors for inappropriate treatment in the univariate analyses included female gender, bacteriuria versus candiduria, and the presence of pyuria or positive nitrites Table 1 .2015 July 17, “A Controlled Quasi-Experimental Study of an Educational Intervention to Reduce the Unnecessary Use of Antimicrobials For…. From the entry candiduria
Meaning of nitrite
- noun Any salt or ester of nitrous acid.
- noun The univalent radical -NO₂, and the anion NO₂⁻.
Questions about the plural of nitrite
- What is the plural of nitrite?
- The plural of nitrite is nitrites.
- Is nitrite countable?
- Nitrite is a countable and uncountable noun.
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