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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishEveryday short name for baking soda or bicarbonate compounds generally.
Common pairings
a pinch of bicarb
bicarb of soda
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Word forms
- Plural
- bicarbs
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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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