baking soda

noun

1. sodium bicarbonate.

baking soda

1. See sodium bicarbonate

Word History and Origins

Origin of baking soda¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Atomo’s ingredients aren’t particularly high tech: date seeds, ramón seeds, sunflower seed extract, fructose, pea protein, millet, lemon, guava, fenugreek seeds, caffeine and baking soda.

From BBC

A baking soda manufacturer before finding success in candy, Spangler has been churning out millions upon millions of nostalgic favorites every day for decades.

From Salon

Atomo’s ingredients aren’t particularly high tech: date seeds, ramón seeds, sunflower seed extract, fructose, pea protein, millet, lemon, guava, fenugreek seeds, caffeine and baking soda.

From BBC

As baking soda is alkaline, soaking longer than 15 minutes and not rinsing thoroughly may break down the skins of delicate fruits and vegetables, affecting their texture and flavor.

From Salon

Research which compared the effect of washing apples with water alone versus soaking them in baking soda found water was almost as effective as baking soda at removing pesticides.

From Salon