bicarb

¹ American  

[bahy-kahrb] / baɪˈkɑrb /

noun

1. Informal. sodium bicarbonate.

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bicarb. ² American  

abbreviation

1. bicarbonate.

2. bicarbonate of soda.

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bicarb British  

/ ˈbaɪkɑːb /

noun

1. short for bicarbonate of soda See sodium bicarbonate

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Etymology

Origin of bicarb

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Guardian

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

From The Guardian

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

From The Guardian

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

From The Guardian