noun

bicarb

BEYE-kahrb

Bicarb (noun) means informal short form of sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda. Example: “She added a spoon of bicarb to settle her upset stomach.”

noun

Informal short form of sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda.

"She added a spoon of bicarb to settle her upset stomach."

How to use bicarb

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEveryday short name for baking soda or bicarbonate compounds generally.

Common pairings

a pinch of bicarb bicarb of soda

Word forms

bicarbs plural

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Etymology

A clipped form of "bicarbonate."

Frequently asked questions

What does “bicarb” mean?

The word “bicarb” means informal short form of sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda. In plain terms, everyday short name for baking soda or bicarbonate compounds generally.

How do you pronounce “bicarb”?

“Bicarb” is pronounced BEYE-kahrb (/ˈbaɪˌkɑɹb/ in IPA).

How do you use “bicarb” in a sentence?

Here is “bicarb” used in a sentence: “She added a spoon of bicarb to settle her upset stomach.”

What part of speech is “bicarb”?

“Bicarb” is a noun.

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