Ammonium bicarbonate

Pronunciation: /əˈmoʊniəm baɪˈkɑɹbənət/

Ammonium bicarbonate (noun)

  1. A white solid chemical made from ammonium and bicarbonate, used in some baking products to help them rise.
  2. A chemical compound used in laboratories for reactions and as a source of ammonium and bicarbonate ions.

Examples

  • Ammonium bicarbonate is used as a baking powder salt in some recipes.
  • This baking powder salt helps dough rise when it is heated.