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sodium bicarbonate

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sodium bicarbonate (by-kar-bŏn-ayt) n. a salt of sodium that neutralizes acid and is usually administered by mouth to treat metabolic (particularly renal) acidosis and mild urinary-tract infections. It is also an ingredient of many antacid preparations and is used in the form of drops to soften earwax.

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