Bicarbonate Definition

bī-kärbə-nāt, -nĭt
noun
The polyatomic anion HCO3− or a compound, such as sodium bicarbonate, containing it.
American Heritage
An acid salt of carbonic acid containing the monovalent, negative radical HCO3
Webster's New World

(chemistry) The univalent anion HCO3; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced.

Wiktionary

Sodium bicarbonate used as a mild antacid; bicarbonate of soda.

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Noun

Singular:
bicarbonate
Plural:
bicarbonates

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Bicarbonate Sentence Examples

  • A lotion of sodium bicarbonate is useful to allay itching.

  • Sodium bicarbonate is one of our most useful gastric sedatives and antacids, relieving pain in hyperchloridia.

  • Solution of calcium bicarbonate becomes with gallic acid, on exposure to the air, of a dark blue colour.

  • Any silicate present is also converted into bicarbonate with elimination of silica, which must be filtered off.

  • Amongst the most celebrated saline waters are those of Carlsbad, which contain sulphate of soda and bicarbonate of soda.

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Words Starting With

BBIBIC

Words Ending With

ETEATE

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