saleratus
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sal·e·ra·tus

noun \ˌsa-lə-ˈrā-təs\

Definition of SALERATUS

: a leavening agent consisting of potassium or sodium bicarbonate

Origin of SALERATUS

New Latin sal aeratus aerated salt
First Known Use: 1837

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