: a kind of salt that is used to make baked foods (such as cookies and breads) light and fluffy
Note: Baking soda is one of the ingredients in baking powder.
called also sodium bicarbonate
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“Baking soda.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/baking%20soda. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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