Solvay

[ sol-vey; French sawl-vey ]

noun
  1. Er·nest [ur-nist; French er-nest], /ˈɜr nɪst; French ɛrˈnɛst/, 1838–1922, Belgian chemist.

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How to use Solvay in a sentence

  • In the Solvay method of manufacture sodium chloride (common salt) and ammonium bicarbonate are mixed in solution.

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