word
natron
NAY-tron
ˈneɪtrɒnListen
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Syllable breakdown
natron
Dictionary meaning
A naturally occurring mineral salt mixture of sodium carbonate decahydrate and sodium bicarbonate; used in ancient Egypt for mummification, glass-making, and cleaning.
History and origin
French 'natron', from Spanish 'natron', from Arabic 'naṭrūn', from Greek 'nitron'.
Examples
- Natron was the key drying agent used in Egyptian mummification.
Common mispronunciations
NAT-ronnah-TRON
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