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noun
An odorless, slightly basic substance which is soluble in water and often used to offset acidity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: potassium hydrogen carbonate
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a crystalline salt (KHCO3) that is used in baking powder and as an antacid
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: potassium acid carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bicarbonate, hydrogen carbonate
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