bicarbonate

[bahy-kahr-buh-nit, -neyt]

noun Chemistry.

a salt of carbonic acid, containing the HCO3−1 group; an acid carbonate, as sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3.

Origin of bicarbonate

First recorded in 1810–20; bi-¹ + carbonate

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Historical Examples of bicarbonate

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.
Elkan Lubliner, American
Montague Glass
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.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II
Arnold Cooley
When in use the acid is tilted over and comes in contact with the bicarbonate.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge
Various

British Dictionary definitions for bicarbonate

bicarbonate

noun

a salt of carbonic acid containing the ion HCO 3 –; an acid carbonate

(modifier) consisting of, containing, or concerned with the ion HCO 3 –a bicarbonate compound Systematic name: hydrogen carbonate

short for bicarbonate of soda

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Word Origin and History for bicarbonate

1819, from bi- + carbonate.

bicarbonate in Medicine