Meaning of the word "baking soda" in English

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baking soda

US /ˈbeɪkɪŋ ˌsoʊdə/
UK /ˈbeɪkɪŋ ˌsoʊdə/
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Noun

1.

a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO₃, used in baking as a leavening agent and in various other applications such as cleaning and deodorizing

Example:
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to the cake batter for a lighter texture.
You can use baking soda to remove odors from your refrigerator.
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