Meaning of SODIUM BICARBONATE

Pronunciation:			'sowdeeum bI'kârbunit
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a white soluble compound used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid
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	Synonyms:		baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, saleratus, sodium hydrogencarbonate
	See Also:		organic compound
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		An alkaline molecule, generated in the body from carbon dioxide, and functioning as a reservoir to adjust for increases in acidity from metabolic activity.
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