sodium bicarbonate

US /ˌsoʊ.di.əm baɪˈkɑːr.bən.ət/
UK /ˌsoʊ.di.əm baɪˈkɑːr.bən.ət/
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a white crystalline compound, NaHCO₃, with a slightly alkaline taste, used in baking powder, effervescent salts, and antacids, and as a cleaning agent; baking soda.

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Add a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate to the mixture for leavening.
Sodium bicarbonate can be used to neutralize odors.