(bi-car-bo-nate) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a salt of carbonic acid containing the anion HCO3 in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate

Example Sentence

Bicarbonate is a vital component of the pH buffering system.

Synonyms

hydrogen carbonate; salt of carbonic acid; acid carbonate

Antonyms

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bicarbonate
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Rhymes

  • bicarbonate