Definition of "bisulfite" [bisulfite]

• The univalent inorganic acid group HSO3 or a salt of sulfurous acid containing it. (noun)

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• "For the purpose of this study, the epigenetics market is divided into two major segments, namely bisulfite conversion kits and chromatin immunoprecipitation."
• "Typically, scientists use a procedure called bisulfite sequencing to identify the sites of DNA methylation."
• "The agency is required to neutralize the chemical before it discharges treated wastewater by adding sodium bisulfite, which bonds with the chlorine to form salt."