Bicarbonate Of Soda (Noun)
Meaning
A white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Bicarbonate of soda is commonly used in baking to help dough rise and give it a light texture.
- She added a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to the mixture to neutralize the acidity of the buttermilk.
- The recipe called for a combination of baking powder and bicarbonate of soda to create a fluffy cake.
- He took a dose of bicarbonate of soda to alleviate his heartburn after eating a spicy meal.
- The fire extinguisher contained bicarbonate of soda which helped to smother the flames by releasing carbon dioxide gas.