sesquicarbonate
/ˌsɛskwɪˈkɑrbəˌneɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound containing two parts carbonate to one part bicarbonate, often used in cleaning products or as a food additive.
- Sesquicarbonate of soda is sometimes used in laundry detergents.
- Some traditional cleaning powders contain sesquicarbonate for its mild abrasive properties.
- The recipe called for a small amount of sesquicarbonate as a leavening agent.