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saleratus

Pronunciation: /ˌsaləˈreɪtəs/
Definition of saleratus

noun

[mass noun] US dated
  • sodium bicarbonate (or sometimes potassium bicarbonate) as the main ingredient of baking powder.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin sal aeratus 'aerated salt'

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Definition of saleratus in the US English dictionary
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