Sodium Bicarbonate (Noun)
Meaning
A white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Baking powder often contains sodium bicarbonate, which helps dough or batter to rise.
- She kept a bottle of sodium bicarbonate in her first aid kit as a treatment for minor burns.
- Her favorite brand of antacids contains sodium bicarbonate, which she found worked faster than the store brand.
- Many household cleaners include sodium bicarbonate, due to its gentle yet effective cleaning properties.
- Some fire extinguishers utilize sodium bicarbonate as an active ingredient to help put out grease and oil fires.