First Known Use: 1684
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natron
noun na·tron \ˈnā-ˌträn, -trən\
Definition of NATRON
: a hydrous native sodium carbonate used in ancient times in embalming, in ceramic pastes, and as a cleansing agent
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Origin of NATRON
French, from Spanish natrón, from Arabic naṭrūn, from Greek nitron — more at niter
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