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A white soluble compound used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid
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saleratus
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid [syn: bicarbonate of soda , sodium hydrogen carbonate , sodium bicarbonate , baking soda ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sodium bicarbonate \Sodium bicarbonate\, a white crystalline substance, HNaCO3 , with a slight alkaline taste resembling that of sodium carbonate. It is found in many mineral springs and also produced artificially,. It is used in cookery, in baking powders, ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. 1 sodium bicarbonate 2 potassium bicarbonate n. 1 sodium bicarbonate 2 potassium bicarbonate
Usage examples of saleratus.
When there is great acidity of the stomach, which may be known by heart burn, saleratus may be taken in water, to neutralize it, but should not be drunk within an hour of the time for taking other medicines.
Only, I must say, in passing, that if you will make your battercakes green with saleratus, Puah, I shall feel it my duty to throw them out of the window.
Assist the action of physic, by giving an injection of senna and catnip tea, or if the stomach is very sour, take internally some mild alkali, such as common saleratus.
In addition, another crock held ashes for the making of pearl ash or saleratus, a primitive form of baking soda.