potassium bicarbonate
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potassium bicarbonate
[pə′tas·ē·əm bī′kär·bə‚nāt] (inorganic chemistry)
KHCO3 A white powder or granules, or transparent colorless crystals; used in baking powder and in medicine as an antacid. Also known as potassium acid carbonate.
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