Bikarbonato (en. Bicarbonate)

bi-kar-bon-a-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A salt compound that contains two hydrogen ions and one carbonate ion.
Bicarbonate is used as an acidity neutralizer in beverages.
Ang bikarbonato ay ginagamit bilang pang-alis ng acidity sa mga inumin.
An important part of the blood's pH buffering system.
Bicarbonate helps regulate the pH in our blood.
Ang bikarbonato ay tumutulong sa pag-regulate ng pH sa ating dugo.
Used in baking as a leavening agent.
Baking soda bicarbonate is commonly used in bread recipes.
Ang bikarbonato ng soda ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga resipi ng tinapay.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'bicarbonate' in English

Common Phrases and Expressions

sodium bicarbonate
A type of bicarbonate primarily used in cooking and as an antacid.
bikarbonato ng sodio

Related Words

carbonate
A compound that contains carbon and oxygen.
karbonat
acid
A substance that donates hydrogen ions and lowers pH.
acid

Slang Meanings

cleaning agent or odor remover
I used baking soda to get rid of the fish smell in the house.
Ginamit ko ang bikarbonato para alisin ang amoy ng isda sa bahay.
neutralizer or food flavor remover
If the food is too salty, add some baking soda to neutralize the taste.
Pag nalasa ng sobrang alat, maglagay ka ng bikarbonato para mawala yung lasa.