bi·car·bon·ate (b -kär b -n t , -n t)n. The radical group HCO3 or a compound, such as sodium bicarbonate, containing it. |
bicarbonate [baɪˈkɑːbənɪt -ˌneɪt]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a salt of carbonic acid containing the ion HCO3-; an acid carbonate
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (modifier) consisting of, containing, or concerned with the ion HCO3- a bicarbonate compound Systematic name hydrogen carbonate
3. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) short for bicarbonate of soda
| bicarbonate (b-kärb-nt) The group HCO3 or a compound containing it, such as sodium bicarbonate. When heated, bicarbonates give off carbon dioxide. |
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| Noun | 1. | bicarbonate - a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, saleratus, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate - a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid carbonate - a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) potassium acid carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate - a crystalline salt (KHCO3) that is used in baking powder and as an antacid calcium bicarbonate - a bicarbonate that is a major cause of hard water magnesium bicarbonate - a bicarbonate that is a major cause of hard water |
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