Soda (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The manufacturing process for glassmaking heavily relies on soda as a primary material.
- Soap and detergent manufacturers use soda in large quantities for producing soap powders.
- Caustic soda is often combined with carbon dioxide to produce baking soda.
- Bottling and paper companies also depend on soda for various packaging applications.
- Recycling glass also involves the use of soda in the re-manufacturing process.
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Meaning 2
A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She grabbed a cold soda from the fridge to quench her thirst after the long hike.
- The kids loved drinking soda at the birthday party, especially the ones with colorful straws.
- In some parts of the US, soda is still referred to as 'pop', but in our town, it's just soda.
- After dinner, he always likes to have a glass of ginger ale soda to help digest his meal.
- She bought a bottle of lemon-lime soda at the store and couldn't wait to try it at home.