Sodium bicarbonate
WordNet
noun
(1) A white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid
WiktionaryText
Noun
sodium bicarbonate
- A salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid, NaHCO3.
- This salt used in cooking as a raising agent, as an antacid, a cleaner, etc.
Synonyms
- bicarbonate of soda
- baking soda
- bread soda
- E500 when used as an acidity regulator or raising agent
- sodium hydrogen carbonate