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bicarbonate

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //baɪˈkɑɹbənət// UK //baɪkˈɑːbənˌeɪt// bi·car·bon·ate

n. a chemical substance that is often used to neutralize acids. You might know it as baking soda, which is used in cooking or cleaning.

n. a salt of carbonic acid, typically containing the HCO3− ion. Often used in industrial and household contexts for neutralizing acids or as a leavening agent.


SIMPLE

Baking powder contains bicarbonate to help the cake rise.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician added a small amount of bicarbonate to the solution to neutralize the excess acid.

COMPLEX

In the human body, bicarbonate acts as a crucial buffer to maintain the pH balance of the blood, ensuring that metabolic processes remain stable despite the production of acidic byproducts.

Origin

From bi- + carbonate.

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