Soda
Soda
Soda (pronunciation: /ˈsoʊdə/) is a term used to refer to a variety of carbonated soft drinks. The term is derived from the Middle English word "soda", which originally referred to a type of plant, and later, a type of mineral.
Etymology
The term "soda" comes from the Italian word "soda", which was used to refer to a type of plant from which soda ash was derived. Soda ash is a type of sodium carbonate, which was used in the production of glass and soap. The term was later used to refer to any type of sodium carbonate, and eventually, to carbonated water.
Related Terms
- Carbonated water: Carbonated water is water into which carbon dioxide gas under pressure has been dissolved, a process that causes the water to become effervescent. It is a major component in most soft drinks.
- Soft drink: A soft drink is a drink that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener, and a natural or artificial flavoring. The term "soft drink" distinguishes flavored drinks from hard liquor, or distilled spirits.
- Soda ash: Soda ash, the common name for sodium carbonate, is a white, crystalline, slightly alkaline powder. It is used in the manufacture of glass, soaps, detergents, and many other products.
- Soda pop: Soda pop is another term for soda, used primarily in certain regions of the United States and Canada.
- Soda water: Soda water is another term for carbonated water.
- Sodium carbonate: Sodium carbonate, also known as soda ash, is a sodium salt of carbonic acid. It is a common ingredient in many household cleaning products.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Soda
- Wikipedia's article - Soda
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