bicarbonate

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

/ baɪˈkɑr bə nɪt, -ˌneɪt /

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noun Chemistry.

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

Words nearby bicarbonate

bibulous, bicameral, bicameral legislature, bicapsular, bicarb, bicarbonate, bicarbonate of soda, bicarpellary, bicaudate, bice, bice blue

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How to use bicarbonate in a sentence

CO2 is drawn in to form bicarbonate ions that then become carbon-storing carbonate minerals after they’re washed away into the ocean.
Volcanoes could be our fiery allies in the fight against carbon emissions|Angely Mercado|August 26, 2021|Popular-Science
Is spring water fit for washing the iodized paper; if it contains either sulphate or bicarbonate of lime or muriate of soda?
Notes and Queries, Number 177, March 19, 1853|Various
Eesaac Oliver was not to serve packets of tea and pennyworths of bicarbonate of soda over a grocer's counter.
Mushroom Town|Oliver Onions
In forming such combinations, the addition of a small amount of bicarbonate of soda helps to blend the foods.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Then add enough of the bicarbonate of soda solution till it turns the litmus paper back to blue.
Harper's Round Table, August 20, 1895|Various
The bicarbonate of potass can be obtained from the druggist put up in powders of seven and a half grains, each ready for use.
The Physical Life of Woman:|Dr. George H Napheys

British Dictionary definitions for bicarbonate

bicarbonate

/ (baɪˈkɑːbənɪt, -ˌneɪt) /

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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Scientific definitions for bicarbonate

bicarbonate

[ bī-kär′bə-nāt′ ]

The group HCO3 or a compound containing it, such as sodium bicarbonate. When heated, bicarbonates give off carbon dioxide.