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sesquicarbonate

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A chemical compound containing three carbonate ions for every two metal ions.

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Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning 2

A chemical compound containing one carbonate and one bicarbonate ion in each formula [CO3HCO3].

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Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Etymology

From sesqui- + carbonate.