Meaning

• Sodium bicarbonate (usually baking soda).

• Sodium carbonate (usually washing soda).

• Sodium in chemical combination.

• Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).

• (especially in the northeast) Any carbonated (usually sweet) soft drink.

• (especially in the northeast) A glass, bottle or can of this drink.

• The first card in the dealing box in the game of faro, which is discarded to leave 51 cards in play.