Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saleratus
noun
/ˌseɪ.ləˈræt.əs/
Definition
A type of sodium bicarbonate used primarily as a leavening agent in baking.
Examples
- When preparing cookies, she added saleratus to the dough to make them light and fluffy.
- The recipe called for saleratus instead of baking powder, giving the biscuits a unique texture.
Meaning
Saleratus refers to sodium bicarbonate, which releases carbon dioxide when mixed with an acid and is commonly used to help baked goods rise.
Synonyms
- sodium bicarbonate
- baking soda
- bicarbonate of soda
