sulfurous acid
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sulfurous acid (uncountable)
(inorganic chemistry) The weak acid, H2SO3, present in a solution of sulfur dioxide in water; it is a reducing agent and mild bleach.
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In water, this gas produces sulfurous acid and sulfites; sulfites are antioxidants that inhibit growth of aerobic bacteria and a useful food additive in small amounts.
Sulfur dioxide and sulfites ( SOmain ) are related to the unstable sulfurous acid (H 2 SO 3 ).
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