Meaning of SODIUM BICARBONATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'sowdeeum bI'kârbunit
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[n] a white soluble compound used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid |
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| | Synonyms: | | baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, saleratus, sodium hydrogencarbonate |
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| | See Also: | | organic compound | |
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| | Definition: | | An alkaline molecule, generated in the body from carbon dioxide, and functioning as a reservoir to adjust for increases in acidity from metabolic activity. |
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