Pharmacologic Substance
sodium sulfite Audio
so·di·um sul·fite [ soh-dee-um sul-fite ]
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Definitions related to sodium sulfite:
  • A chemical used in photography, paper making, water treatment, and for other purposes.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A white crystal or powder with reducing property. Sodium sulfite exhibits bleaching, de-sulfurizing, and dechlorinating activities. This agent was used by food industry to help maintain the fresh appearance of food products. It is also a component in many drugs, which helps maintain their potency and stability. FDA has ruled sodium sulfite a new animal drug of low regulatory priority.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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