baking soda

noun

: sodium bicarbonate

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Adding baking soda to interior grease stains can act as a gentle abrasive to scrub them away. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026 Add the brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, baking powder and baking soda to the bowl and use a rubber spatula to press and smear the ingredients until no chunks of butter remain. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Spaeter shares that baking soda can act as a secret ingredient to a sparkling oven. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026 Sprinkle the knife with baking soda and a little bit of water to make a paste. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baking soda

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baking soda was in 1838

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baking soda

noun
: sodium bicarbonate

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