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

Examples of sodium bicarbonate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

After giving Nichols epinephrine, more oxygen and sodium bicarbonate, Guy said there was still no pulse. —Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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