hydrosulphite

Meanings

• noun

  A compound consisting of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur, used as a reducing agent and antimicrobial in various applications.

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Variants

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hydrosphere , hydrospheres , hydrospheric

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Etymology

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From hydro- 'water' + sulfite 'sulfurous acid'

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Trivia

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1. Hydrogen sulfite was once used as a photographic developing agent.

2. Hydrogen sulfite is a strong reducing agent and can be dangerous to handle due to its corrosive properties.

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Related Concepts

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1. hydrogen sulfide: A toxic gas with the chemical formula H2S, which is the source of hydrogen sulfite.

2. sulfur: A nonmetallic element with the symbol S, which is a component of hydrogen sulfite.

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How to Memorize "hydrosulphite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a compound made up of hydrogen, sulfur, and water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with hydrogen sulfide and sulfur.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'H2S makes H2SO3' to remember the formula for hydrogen sulfite.

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