THENARDITE


Meaning of THENARDITE in English

/theuh nahr"duyt, teuh-/ , n.

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

[ 1835-45; named after L. J. Thénard (1777-1857), French chemist; see -ITE 1 ]

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