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natron

noun
na·​tron | \ ˈnā-ˌträn How to pronounce natron (audio) , -trən\

Definition of natron

: a hydrous native sodium carbonate used in ancient times in embalming, in ceramic pastes, and as a cleansing agent

Examples of natron in a Sentence

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 The proportion of magnesia in inlays and window glass from Samarra’s palaces suggests plant ash, rather than natron, as the source of sodium carbonate in the glassmaking process. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Medieval artisans built a glass-walled palace in the desert," 31 Aug. 2018

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First Known Use of natron

1684, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for natron

French, from Spanish natrón, from Arabic naṭrūn, from Greek nitron — more at niter

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