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bicarbonate

[bahy-kahr-buh-nit, -neyt]
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noun Chemistry.
  1. a salt of carbonic acid, containing the HCO3−1 group; an acid carbonate, as sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3.
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Origin of bicarbonate

First recorded in 1810–20; bi-1 + carbonate
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Examples from the Web for bicarbonate

Historical Examples

  • The water drips from the roof charged with bicarbonate of lime.

    Fragments of science, V. 1-2

    John Tyndall

  • He took a pull at the tumbler of bicarbonate and made an involuntary grimace.

  • It was all through her anxiety that old Christopher should have his bicarbonate of soda.

    It Never Can Happen Again

    William De Morgan

  • From bicarbonate of potassium, in crystals, heated to redness in a crucible.

  • When in use the acid is tilted over and comes in contact with the bicarbonate.

British Dictionary definitions for bicarbonate

bicarbonate

noun
  1. a salt of carbonic acid containing the ion HCO 3 –; an acid carbonate
  2. (modifier) consisting of, containing, or concerned with the ion HCO 3 –a bicarbonate compound Systematic name: hydrogen carbonate
  3. short for bicarbonate of soda
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Word Origin and History for bicarbonate

n.

1819, from bi- + carbonate.

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bicarbonate in Medicine

bicarbonate

(bī-kär′bə-nāt′, -nĭt)
n.
  1. The radical group HCO3 or a compound, such as sodium bicarbonate, containing it.
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bicarbonate in Science

bicarbonate

[bī-kär′bə-nāt′]
  1. The group HCO3 or a compound containing it, such as sodium bicarbonate. When heated, bicarbonates give off carbon dioxide.
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