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| bicarbonate of soda |
see "sodium bicarbonate" and "baking soda." |
| biscuit |
an unsweetened bread in the shape of a small cake, made with a generous amount of shortening and leavened with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. [1/4 definitions] |
| carbonate |
to infuse or charge with carbon dioxide, as soft drinks or soda water. [1/3 definitions] |
| club soda |
a carbonated, unflavored water; soda water. |
| cocktail1 |
an alcoholic beverage mixed from one or more liquors and juice, soda, or the like, often served cold. [1/4 definitions] |
| fountain |
a counter in a store or restaurant at which one can purchase sodas and other ice cream dishes, and often a limited selection of other light food and drink, for consumption on the premises; soda fountain. [1/5 definitions] |
| highball |
an alcoholic drink containing liquor and a mixer such as water, soda, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| horse's neck |
a drink of ginger ale with soda water and sometimes liquor. |
| mixer |
a beverage such as soda, used for combining with alcoholic liquor. [1/4 definitions] |
| oyster cracker |
a small round soda cracker, usu. eaten with oysters, stews, or soups. |
| planter's punch |
a chilled drink made of rum, lemon or lime juice, soda or water, and sugar. |
| plissé |
a puckered, crinkled texture in cotton or nylon that is created by treating the fabric with a caustic soda solution. [1/2 definitions] |
| pop1 |
a carbonated, nonalcoholic drink; soda pop. [1/17 definitions] |
| punch3 |
a sweet drink comprising a mixture of ingredients such as fruit juices, soda, spices, or the like, often with wine or liquor added. |
| quick bread |
any bread, such as muffins or corn bread, that is made with baking powder or baking soda and requires no rising time before baking. |
| raised |
of baked goods, leavened with yeast or other ferment rather than baking powder or soda. [1/2 definitions] |
| rickey |
a drink made of soda water, lime juice, sugar, and often gin. |
| saleratus |
sodium or potassium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking; baking soda. |
| sangría |
a cold drink made from a mix of red wine, fruit juice, sugar, and soda water. |
| seltzer |
any water with an artificial effervescence; soda water. [1/2 definitions] |
| soda |
carbonated water; soda water. [2/5 definitions] |
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