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sodium nitrite
NaNO2 A fire-hazardous, air-sensitive, yellowish powder, soluble in water; decomposes above 320_C; used as an intermediate for dyestuffs and for pickling meat, textiles dyeing, and rust-proofing, and in medicine.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Inorganic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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