Bicarbonate
noun
A salt that is found in nature and is often used in medicine and cooking.
Baking soda is a commonly used bicarbonate in cooking to help dough rise.

Often appears as...
- bicarbonate of soda
- bicarbonate in blood
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A substance in the blood and other body fluids that makes them less acidic.
The patient's bicarbonate levels were analyzed to evaluate her metabolic condition.

Often appears as...
- blood bicarbonate level
- bicarbonate deficiency
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A salt that is found in nature and is often used in medicine and cooking.
Baking soda is a commonly used bicarbonate in cooking to help dough rise.

Often appears as...
- bicarbonate of soda
- bicarbonate in blood
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A substance in the blood and other body fluids that makes them less acidic.
The patient's bicarbonate levels were analyzed to evaluate her metabolic condition.

Often appears as...
- blood bicarbonate level
- bicarbonate deficiency
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2

Cooking Agent
Bicarbonate releases gas, making baked goods fluffy, an essential in kitchens.

Add two teaspoons of bicarbonate to the cake mixture for a better rise.
Medicinal Use
Bicarbonate is an antacid, neutralizing stomach acid and relieving indigestion.

He used a bicarbonate solution to ease his heartburn.
Household Cleaning
As a mild abrasive, bicarbonate cleans surfaces without scratching them.

Sprinkle bicarbonate on the carpet to remove odors.
Cooking Agent
Bicarbonate releases gas, making baked goods fluffy, an essential in kitchens.

Add two teaspoons of bicarbonate to the cake mixture for a better rise.
Medicinal Use
Bicarbonate is an antacid, neutralizing stomach acid and relieving indigestion.

He used a bicarbonate solution to ease his heartburn.
Household Cleaning
As a mild abrasive, bicarbonate cleans surfaces without scratching them.

Sprinkle bicarbonate on the carpet to remove odors.
Cooking Agent
Bicarbonate releases gas, making baked goods fluffy, an essential in kitchens.

Add two teaspoons of bicarbonate to the cake mixture for a better rise.
Medicinal Use
Bicarbonate is an antacid, neutralizing stomach acid and relieving indigestion.

He used a bicarbonate solution to ease his heartburn.
Household Cleaning
As a mild abrasive, bicarbonate cleans surfaces without scratching them.

Sprinkle bicarbonate on the carpet to remove odors.
Video examples
What does the pancreas...
It aids digestion by producing a special tonic made of water, sodium bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the stomach's natural acidity,
Video examples
What does the pancreas...
It aids digestion by producing a special tonic made of water, sodium bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the stomach's natural acidity,
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