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Definition of bicarb

bicarb

/ˈbaɪ.kɑːrb/
bi · carb
Plural:bicarbs
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bicarb Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), especially when used in cooking, household cleaning, or as an antacid or intravenous medication.

Example

"The recipe calls for a teaspoon of bicarb to help the gingerbread rise evenly in the oven."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as an informal clipping of "bicarbonate" (specifically "bicarbonate of soda"), derived from the prefix "bi-" (two) and Latin "carbo" (coal or charcoal).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bicarb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bicarb
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