the powder of dried yeast (cf. 1b); also (U.S.) baking-powder.
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释义 | the world > food and drink > food > substances for food preparation > [noun] > baking powder or soda (5) yeast-powder1795 the powder of dried yeast (cf. 1b); also (U.S.) baking-powder. saleratus1837 An impure bicarbonate of potash containing more carbon dioxide than pearl-ash does, much used as an ingredient in baking-powders. Now also applied to… baking powder1846 (a) a powder used in baking as a raising agent, typically instead of yeast, producing carbon dioxide by chemical effervescence when moistened and… bread powder1849 A mixture of sodium bicarbonate and a weak acid, used in baking as a raising agent instead of yeast; = baking powder n. Obsolete. soda1852 Sodium bicarbonate, used largely for domestic purposes; baking or cooking soda. |
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