BICARBONATE ION
\ba͡ɪkˈɑːbənˌe͡ɪt ˈa͡ɪɒn], \baɪkˈɑːbənˌeɪt ˈaɪɒn], \b_aɪ_k_ˈɑː_b_ə_n_ˌeɪ_t ˈaɪ_ɒ_n]\
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Inorganic salts that contain the -HCO3 radical. They are an important factor in determining the pH of the blood and the concentration of bicarbonate ions is regulated by the kidney. Levels in the blood are an index of the alkali reserve or buffering capacity.
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