baking soda
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baking soda
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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The rise of Nomio follows a recent surge in the use of sodium bicarbonate, also known as plain-old baking soda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
This designation is shared by everyday ingredients such as salt, vinegar, and baking soda.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026
Homegrown hacks - tea bags in shoes, sprinkling baking soda, spraying deodorant - weren't cutting it.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
“Love Hurts” is an action-romance that fizzles like a science-class volcano made of baking soda and cheese.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
We’ll inflate a balloon using baking soda and vinegar!
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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