Bicarbonate (Noun)
Meaning
A salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Sodium bicarbonate is commonly used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn.
- Bicarbonate ions play a crucial role in maintaining the body's acid-base balance.
- The water in the hot spring contained high levels of bicarbonate, which was believed to have therapeutic properties.
- Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is often used in cooking and baking.
- The kidneys help regulate the body's bicarbonate levels by controlling the amount of hydrogen ions in the blood.