saleratus
Example Sentences
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A mixture of chalk, saleratus, and soda is often given by farmers; yet they do not afford permanent relief.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
It's only spring, yet they are thicker round here already than lumps of saleratus in those biscuit we've been talkin' about.
From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.
Some housekeepers soak ripe peas over night, in water in which they have dissolved a little saleratus.
From Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages Including a System of Vegetable Cookery by Alcott, William A. (William Andrus)
I mean, oh, I mean, some ill-bred person has put saleratus in my little bowl.
From Molly Brown's Post-Graduate Days by Speed, Nell
I might also mention several other additions, which, like saleratus, it is becoming fashionable to make.
From Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages Including a System of Vegetable Cookery by Alcott, William A. (William Andrus)
