saleratus
Noun
Meaning
Aerated salt; a white crystalline substance having an alkaline taste and reaction, consisting of sodium bicarbonate (see under Sodium.) It is largely used in cooking, with sour milk (lactic acid) or cream of tartar as a substitute for yeast. It is also an ingredient of most baking powders, and is used in the preparation of effervescing drinks.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
baking soda
sodium bicarbonate
bicarbonate of soda
sodium hydrogen carbonate
alkali
antacid
natron
baking powder
soda ash
leavening agent
bicarb soda
fruit salt
nahcolite
bread soda
cooking soda
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