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bicarb

 

[ ˈbaɪ.kɑːrb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Bicarb, short for bicarbonate, refers primarily to sodium bicarbonate, which is a chemical compound commonly used in baking and as an antacid. It functions as a leavening agent when combined with an acid, producing carbon dioxide that helps baked goods rise.

Synonyms

baking soda, bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate

Examples of usage

  • I added bicarb to the cake mix to help it rise.
  • The recipe calls for bicarb to neutralize the acidity.
  • Bicarb is often used in home remedies for upset stomachs.
  • Since we ran out of baking powder, I used bicarb instead.

Translations

Translations of the word "bicarb" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bicarbonato de sódio

🇮🇳 बाइकार्ब

🇩🇪 Natriumbicarbonat

🇮🇩 bikarbonat

🇺🇦 бікарбонат

🇵🇱 wodorowęglan

🇯🇵 重炭酸ナトリウム

🇫🇷 bicarbonate de sodium

🇪🇸 bicarbonato de sodio

🇹🇷 sodyum bikarbonat

🇰🇷 중탄산나트륨

🇸🇦 بيكربونات الصوديوم

🇨🇿 hydrogenuhličitan sodný

🇸🇰 hydrogenuhličitan sodný

🇨🇳 碳酸氢钠

🇸🇮 natrijev bikarbonat

🇮🇸 bikarbonat

🇰🇿 натрий бикарбонаты

🇬🇪 ნატრიუმის ბიკარბონატი

🇦🇿 natrium bikarbonat

🇲🇽 bicarbonato de sodio

Etymology

The term 'bicarb' is derived from 'bicarbonate', which itself consists of the prefix 'bi-' meaning two, inherent in its chemical structure that includes two hydrogen atoms, one carbon atom, and three oxygen atoms. The use of bicarbonate can be traced back to its discovery in the early 19th century when it was isolated and identified for its various properties. Sodium bicarbonate was initially known as 'soda' or 'baking soda' and became popular in cooking and baking due to its ability to react with acids and release carbon dioxide gas. Over the decades, the term 'bicarb' has become a colloquial shorthand, particularly in culinary contexts, while retaining its scientific significance in chemistry and medicine. Today, bicarb is widely recognized not only for its use in baking but also in personal care products, cleaning agents, and as a means to soothe digestive issues.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,082, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.