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natron

American  
[ney-tron, -truhn] / ˈneɪ trɒn, -trən /

noun

  1. a mineral, hydrated sodium carbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅10H 2 O.

natron British  
/ ˈneɪtrən /

noun

  1. a whitish or yellow mineral that consists of hydrated sodium carbonate and occurs in saline deposits and salt lakes. Formula: Na 2 CO 3 .10H 2 O

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Etymology

Origin of natron

1675–85; < French < Spanish < Arabic naṭrūn, variant of niṭrūn < Greek nítron niter; compare also Egyptian ntry, Hebrew nether

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