noun
- Plural of bicarbonate; commonly refers to sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) used in cooking and cleaning.
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- She added bicarbs to the cake batter to help it rise.
- Bicarbs are useful for removing stains from carpets.
- The recipe calls for two teaspoons of bicarbs.
- Many households keep bicarbs in the kitchen for baking.
- Bicarbs can also be used as a natural deodorant.