sodium bicarbonate

noun

: a white crystalline weakly alkaline salt NaHCO3 used especially in baking powders and fire extinguishers and in medicine as an antacid

called also baking soda, bicarbonate of soda

Examples of sodium bicarbonate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Li says that the insoluble components of such rocks could be separated and buried for carbon sequestration, while the soluble potassium and sodium bicarbonates could be converted in their electrolyzer to metal-formate fuels. IEEE Spectrum, 7 Nov. 2023 It's made up of water and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) or salt. Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023 This can be achieved by carefully adding a base, such as sodium bicarbonate or potassium hydroxide, to neutralize any excess acidity present in the mixture. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023 Instead, Triumph & Disaster employs sodium bicarbonate to fight bacteria and neutralize unwanted odors. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022 The fizzy reaction in the tub is created by combining two ingredients: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and citric acid. Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023 In addition to sodium bicarbonate (which the body uses to neutralize stomach acid), the pancreas makes digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins into small components that can then be absorbed into the bloodstream through the small intestine. Douglas G. Adler, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2019 Baking soda Diluted baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) may also combat the symptoms of thrush. Nicole Harris, Parents, 28 June 2023 Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is among the most common and inexpensive items sold in a drug or grocery store. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sodium bicarbonate was in 1885

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“Sodium bicarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sodium%20bicarbonate. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

sodium bicarbonate

noun
: a white weakly alkaline salt used especially in baking powders and fire extinguishers and in medicine as an antacid

called also baking soda, bicarbonate of soda

Medical Definition

sodium bicarbonate

noun
: a white crystalline weakly alkaline salt NaHCO3 used in baking powders and in medicine especially as an antacid

called also baking soda, bicarb, bicarbonate of soda, sodium acid carbonate

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