thenardite

[thuh-nahr-dahyt, tuh-]

noun

a mineral, sodium sulfate, Na2SO4, occurring in white crystals and masses, especially in salt lakes and arid regions.

Origin of thenardite

1835–45; named after L. J. Thénard (1777–1857), French chemist; see -ite¹

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British Dictionary definitions for thenardite

thenardite

noun

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

Word Origin for thenardite

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

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