baking soda

noun

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For persistent stains on the bottom of the oven, mix a 1-pound box of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of water, adding more water ½ tablespoon at a time if needed. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Make sure your towels dry fully, and deep clean them monthly with baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 25 June 2026 Beyond odors, baking soda cuts through grease buildup, giving it a second role as a mild scrubbing agent. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 In a large bowl stir together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for baking soda

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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 27 Jun. 2026.

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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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