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| so·da [ sṓdə ] |
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1. U.S. soft drink: a flavored and carbonated drink, served cold
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2. beverages Same as soda water (sense 1)
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3. ice cream in flavored carbonated water: a refreshment made with flavored carbonated water and ice cream, usually served in a tall glass
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4. sodium: sodium that is chemically combined with other elements
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5. chemistry Same as sodium bicarbonate
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6. chemistry Same as sodium carbonate (sense 1)
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7. chemistry Same as sodium hydroxide
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8. card games card that starts faro: the card from the top of the pack that is turned face up in the dealing box at the start of the card game faro
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| [15th century. Via Italian, "saltwort" (from which sodium carbonate is obtained) < Arabic suwwād] |
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