bicarbonate
(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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Rhymes
- bicarbonate