soda

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
  2. noun a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

Etymology

From Italian soda. Sense 4 is an ellipsis of soda water.

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Synonyms

sodium carbonate, washing soda, sal soda, soda ash

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