What does bicarbonate mean?
Bicarbonate means (organic chemistry) the univalent anion HCO₃⁻; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced..
Bicarbonate
/baɪˈkɑɹ.bə.neɪt/ · noun
Meaning
(organic chemistry) the univalent anion HCO₃⁻; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced..
Definitions by Sense
- (organic chemistry) the univalent anion HCO₃⁻; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced.
- Sodium bicarbonate used as a mild antacid; bicarbonate of soda.
Example Sentences
The next question that occurs relates to the composition of this crystallized carbonate of potash, which I am induced to call bi-carbonate of potash, for the purpose of marking more decidedly the distinction between this salt and that which is commonly called a subcarbonate, and in order to refer at once to the double dose of carbonic acid contained in it.
Fans will pump air through the alkaline stream, which causes carbon dioxide to form solid calcium carbonate, the material from which seashells are formed, which will look like a fine sand, as well as dissolved bicarbonate.
Synonyms for bicarbonate
Antonyms for bicarbonate
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Word Forms
- bicarbonates
- bi-carbonate
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bicarbonate?
Common synonyms include hydrogen carbonate.
What is the opposite of bicarbonate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bicarbonate in a sentence?
The next question that occurs relates to the composition of this crystallized carbonate of potash, which I am induced to call bi-carbonate of potash, for the purpose of marking more decidedly the distinction between this salt and that which is commonly called a subcarbonate, and in order to refer at once to the double dose of carbonic acid contained in it.
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