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Subcarbonate

Subcarbonate \Sub*car"bon*ate\, n. (Chem.) A carbonate containing an excess of the basic constituent.

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subcarbonate

n. (context inorganic chemistry English) oxycarbonate

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Usage examples of "subcarbonate".

Oyster-shell powder and subcarbonate of potash, or soda, are usually employed for that purpose.

If the whole distilled spirit be mixed with perfectly dry subcarbonate of potash, the alcohol will float at the top of the potash, as stated, p.

The pain of gastralgia is sometimes allayed by using half a teaspoonful of subcarbonate of bismuth, and repeating the dose, if the attack is not relieved.