baking soda

noun

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Run the same cycle, but with baking soda. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 May 2026 Its brownish-red mahogany color is the result of the chemical reaction between buttermilk, baking soda, and cocoa. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026 Arm & Hammer’s household staple, baking soda, is mixed into this detergent because of its strong odor-busting powers. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026 Combine Epsom salt, sea salt, baking soda and your mom’s favorite essential oil — peppermint is a popular choice — then transfer the mixture into a small glass jar. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baking%20soda. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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baking soda

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baking soda

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bak·​ing soda ˈbā-kiŋ- How to pronounce baking soda (audio)
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