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DictionarysodaSodium bicarbonate
noun

soda

A mild alkaline compound used in baking and household products.

She adds baking soda to the batter before mixing it.

Etymology
sodaItalianalkali

Soda broadened within the sodium-alkali family of names. In baking soda, the familiar name identifies sodium bicarbonate, the mild alkaline compound used in cooking.

More examples

  • A little soda helps the muffins rise in the oven.
  • We scrub the sink with a paste of baking soda.
  • An open box of baking soda absorbs odors in the refrigerator.

Similar words

bicarbonate
Often names this compound, but can refer to other salts.