bicarbonate

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

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a salt of carbonic acid, containing the HCO 3 −1 group; an acid carbonate, as sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO 3 .

bicarbonate

/ baɪˈkɑːbənɪt; -ˌneɪt /

noun

1. a salt of carbonic acid containing the ion HCO 3 ^–; an acid carbonate
2. modifier consisting of, containing, or concerned with the ion HCO 3 ^– Systematic namehydrogen carbonate

   a bicarbonate compound

3. short for bicarbonate of soda

bicarbonate

/ bī-kär′bə-nāt′ /

1. The group HCO 3 or a compound containing it, such as sodium bicarbonate. When heated, bicarbonates give off carbon dioxide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicarbonate¹

First recorded in 1810–20; bi- ¹ + carbonate

Example Sentences

CO2 is drawn in to form bicarbonate ions that then become carbon-storing carbonate minerals after they’re washed away into the ocean.

From Popular-Science

Is spring water fit for washing the iodized paper; if it contains either sulphate or bicarbonate of lime or muriate of soda?

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Eesaac Oliver was not to serve packets of tea and pennyworths of bicarbonate of soda over a grocer's counter.

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In forming such combinations, the addition of a small amount of bicarbonate of soda helps to blend the foods.

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Then add enough of the bicarbonate of soda solution till it turns the litmus paper back to blue.

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The bicarbonate of potass can be obtained from the druggist put up in powders of seven and a half grains, each ready for use.

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