SOLVAY PROCESS


Meaning of SOLVAY PROCESS in English

a process for manufacturing sodium carbonate whereby a concentrated solution of sodium chloride is saturated with ammonia, carbon dioxide is passed through it, and the product is calcined.

[ 1885-90; named after E. SOLVAY ]

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