bicarb

¹

[bahy-kahrb]

noun

1. Informal.,  sodium bicarbonate.

bicarb.

²

abbreviation

1. bicarbonate.

2. bicarbonate of soda.

bicarb

/ ˈbaɪkɑːb /

noun

1. short for bicarbonate of soda See sodium bicarbonate

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicarb¹

First recorded in 1920–25; by shortening

Example Sentences

“Bicarb,” as runners call it, has long been known to help tamp down the painful physiological effects of intense effort.

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Add the bicarb and stir continuously for about 30 seconds, until the mixture becomes foamy and light in colour.

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Drain and rinse the chickpeas, put them in a large pan with the remaining bicarb and cover again with cold water.

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Again, use proper measuring spoons, don’t heap unless so specified, and don’t use baking powder and bicarb interchangeably.

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Bicarb is a great thing to have around – for example, you can sprinkle it into tea-stained cups to remove the stains.

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