sodium bicarbonate
nounUK /ˌsəʊdiəm baɪˈkɑːbənət/
US /ˌsoʊdiəm baɪˈkɑːrbənət/
A white powder that fizzes when you mix it with something sour, like vinegar.
Mom added sodium bicarbonate to the cookie dough to make it rise.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A chemical compound used in cooking to help dough rise.
The recipe calls for one teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate.
3. A mild base used in medicine to settle an upset stomach.
He took sodium bicarbonate to calm his heartburn.
4. A substance used in cleaning and deodorizing.
She sprinkled sodium bicarbonate in the fridge to absorb smells.