bicarbonate

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Synonyms: dicarbonate, carbonate, decarbonate, bicarinate, bicarbonates

Antonyms: dicarbonate, carbonate, decarbonate, bicarinate, bicarbonates

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q409202}} {{lb|en|organic compound}} the [[univalent]] [[anion]] HCO₃^-; any [[salt]] of [[carbonic acid]] in which only one of the [[hydrogen]] [[atom]]s has been replaced. {{defdate|from 1814}}
2. {{senseid|en|Q179731}} {{clipping of|en|sodium bicarbonate<id:Q179731>}}, especially that used as a mild [[antacid]].

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