TRONA

Etymology

Noun

trona (uncountable)

(mineral) A saline evaporite, consisting of mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, Na3HCO3CO3·2H2O.

Anagrams

• NOTAR, Raton, Taron, Tonra, natro-, orant, rat on, rotan, toran

Proper noun

Trona

A census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States.

Anagrams

• NOTAR, Raton, Taron, Tonra, natro-, orant, rat on, rotan, toran

Source: Wiktionary


Tro"na, n. Etym: [Of Egyptian or North African origin.] (Chem. & Min.)

Definition: A native double salt, consisting of a combination of neutral and acid sodium carbonate, Na2CO3.2HNaCO3.2H2O, occurring as a white crystalline fibrous deposit from certain soda brine springs and lakes; -- called also urao, and by the ancients nitrum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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