sodium metabisulfite

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An inorganic compound used in the form of a white crystalline powder used variously as an antioxidant, a disinfectant, and a preservative in foods. In a conservation context, it has been used for removing rust stains from paper.
sodium metabisulfite
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024