bicarbonate
noun
Simple meaning
The univalent anion HCO₃⁻.
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baɪˈkɑɹbənət
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noun
Sodium bicarbonate used as a mild antacid; bicarbonate of soda.
organic chemistry
The univalent anion HCO₃⁻; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced.
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A white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid.
A bicarbonate that is a major cause of hard water.
A bicarbonate that is a major cause of hard water.
A crystalline salt (KHCO3) that is used in baking powder and as an antacid.
A white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid.
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