thenardite

[ thuh-nahr-dahyt, tuh- ]

noun

1. a mineral, sodium sulfate, Na 2 SO 4 , occurring in white crystals and masses, especially in salt lakes and arid regions.

thenardite

/ θɪˈnɑːdaɪt; tɪ- /

noun

1. a whitish vitreous mineral that consists of anhydrous sodium sulphate and occurs in saline residues. Formula: Na 2 SO 4

Word History and Origins

Origin of thenardite¹

1835–45; named after L. J. Thénard (1777–1857), French chemist; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of thenardite¹

C19: named after Baron L. J. Thénard (1777–1857), French chemist; see -ite ¹