A white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid.

synonyms: baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Dutch: maagzout, zuiveringszout
Polish: kwaśny węglan sodu, soda, soda oczyszczona, wodorowęglan sodu, bikarbonat