sodium bicarbonate

"Sodium bicarbonate," also known as baking soda, is a versatile compound used in cooking, medicine, and various industrial applications.

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Definition

C1Chemistry

(technical, academic)A white, crystalline salt with the formula NaHCO₃, composed of sodium, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen.

Example

  • In chemistry class, we studied the properties of sodium bicarbonate.

B2Cooking

(common)A powder used in baking to help dough rise by releasing carbon dioxide gas.

Example

  • Add a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate to the cake batter.

B2Medicine

(common)A compound used to neutralize excess stomach acid and relieve heartburn.

Example

  • The doctor recommended sodium bicarbonate for my acid indigestion.

C1Industrial

(technical)A substance used in various processes such as tanning, wool preparation, and fire extinguishing.

Example

  • Sodium bicarbonate is a key ingredient in some dry-chemical fire extinguishers.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sodium bicarbonate":

hydrogen carbonatesodium silicate