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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
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Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in pantries for baking cookies or a cake.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Antacids contain sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate that may cause gas or bloating.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Using baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, on hair is becoming an increasingly popular trend, especially among people concerned with scalp issues like dandruff, excess oil, or product buildup.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
There is a risk that sodium bicarbonate can create chips or scratches in the paint or affect the smooth surface.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
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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
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“Sodium bicarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sodium%20bicarbonate. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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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