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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
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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
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Scientific definitions for bicarbonate

bicarbonate
[ bī-kärbə-nāt′ ]

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