Meaning of the word bicarbonate in English

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bicarbonate

US /baɪˈkɑːr.bə.nət/
UK /baɪˈkɑː.bən.ət/
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Noun

a salt of carbonic acid in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a metal, especially sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

Example:
Add a pinch of bicarbonate to the dough for a lighter texture.
The doctor recommended a bicarbonate solution to relieve indigestion.