bicarbonate of soda

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. sodium bicarbonate.

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bicarbonate of soda British  

noun

1. sodium bicarbonate, esp when used as a medicine or as a raising agent in baking

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bicarbonate of soda Scientific  

1. See sodium bicarbonate

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Etymology

Origin of bicarbonate of soda

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The warming gas can be transformed into bicarbonate of soda and stored safely and cheaply in seawater.

From BBC

Every farmer I knew was dosing liberally with bicarbonate of soda to ease the same pain in their own stomachs.

From Literature

O’Neill eventually served 45 days of a 180-day suspension for “milkshaking,” a process in which bicarbonate of soda, water, sugar and electrolytes is put in a horse’s stomach with the hope of enhancing performance.

From Los Angeles Times

Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the warm water in a bigger cup than you think it needs, then add the vinegar and quickly whisk the fizzing mixture into the pan.

From The Guardian

In another bowl weigh out the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda and whisk together well.

From The Guardian