saleratus vs baking soda

saleratus and baking soda both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
saleratus	Yes	No	No	No
baking soda	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, saleratus and baking soda are synonyms defined as:

saleratus and baking soda: a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid

Other synonyms of saleratus include bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate.

saleratus (noun)	baking soda (noun)
a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid	a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid