SALERATUS

Etymology

Noun

saleratus (usually uncountable, plural saleratuses)

sodium bicarbonate

potassium bicarbonate

Anagrams

• as a result, assaulter, reassault

Source: Wiktionary


Sal`e*ra"tus, n. Etym: [NL. sal aƫratus; -- so called because it is a source of fixed air (carbon dioxide). See Sal, and and Aƫrated.] (Old Chem.)

Definition: AĆ«rated salt; a white crystalline substance having an alkaline taste and reaction, consisting of sodium bicarbonate (see under Sodium.) It is lagerly used in cooking, with sour milk (lactic acid) or cream of tartar as a substitute for yeast. It is also an ingridient of most baking powders, and is used in the preparation of effervescing drinks.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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