SALERATUS


Meaning of SALERATUS in English

noun

also sal·ae·ra·tus ˌsaləˈrād.əs

( -es )

Etymology: New Latin sal aeratus, from Latin sal salt + aeratus aerated, from Latin aer- + -atus -ate, from the carbon dioxide that is evolved upon treatment with acids

: either of two salts used as leavening agents:

a. : potassium bicarbonate

b. : sodium bicarbonate

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