baking soda

noun

: sodium bicarbonate

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Frequently Asked Questions Will baking soda raise pH in soil? — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026 Add the all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and comb through with your hands to combine and break up any lumps. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 How to Use Baking Soda to Treat Stains Mix two tablespoons of baking soda with water to form a paste. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026 Mix in Baking Soda to Increase Effectiveness Another way to maximize hydrogen peroxide’s cleaning potential is to add a dose of baking soda. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 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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