thenardite

American

[thuh-nahr-dahyt, tuh-] / θəˈnɑr daɪt, tə- /

noun

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

thenardite British

/ θɪˈnɑːdaɪt, tɪ- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of thenardite

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

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