baking soda
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baking soda
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Keep in mind that the dumplings in this recipe are the doughy kind, made with flour, buttermilk, baking powder and baking soda.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
This designation is shared by everyday ingredients such as salt, vinegar, and baking soda.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026
A new, legal supplement made of baking soda helps quiet screaming muscles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
Homegrown hacks - tea bags in shoes, sprinkling baking soda, spraying deodorant - weren't cutting it.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
Grandma began pulling on her cotton work gloves and mixing the baking soda we'd got at the store with the vinegar and water.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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