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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Antacids contain sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate that may cause gas or bloating.
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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
After giving Nichols epinephrine, more oxygen and sodium bicarbonate, Guy said there was still no pulse.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2024
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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
After giving Nichols epinephrine, more oxygen and sodium bicarbonate, Guy said there was still no pulse.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2024
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