bicarbonate

noun

bi·​car·​bon·​ate (ˌ)bī-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 

-nət

: an acid carbonate

Examples of bicarbonate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ones humans rely on are sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium and phosphate. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Your body relies on seven of them, including sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium and phosphate. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Some early research even suggests bicarbonate-rich mineral waters may have modest metabolic benefits. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

These gases are then converted into ammonium sulphate and ammonium bicarbonate, producing fertiliser as a usable end product while treating industrial exhaust. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bicarbonate

• bicarbonate of soda
• sodium bicarbonate

Kids Definition

bicarbonate

noun

bi·​car·​bon·​ate (ˈ)bī-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 

-nət

: an acid carbonate

Medical Definition

bicarbonate

noun

bi·​car·​bon·​ate (ˈ)bī-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt, -nət 

: an acid carbonate