Sodium hydroxide (4)

I believe the answer is:

soda

(Other definitions for soda that I've seen before include "Sodium carbonate" , "kind of water" , ""Splashed" drinks mixer" , "Fizzy drink - chemical compound" , "Whisky mixer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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