sodium carbonate

so′dium car′bonate, [Chem.]

ChemistryAlso called soda ash. an anhydrous, grayish-white, odorless, water-soluble powder, Na₂CO₃, usually obtained by the Solvay process and containing about 1 percent of impurities consisting of sulfates, chlorides, and bicarbonates of sodium: used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, soaps, paper, petroleum products, sodium salts, as a cleanser, for bleaching, and in water treatment.
ChemistryAlso called sal soda, soda, washing soda. the decahydrated form of this salt, Na₂CO₃·10H₂O, used similarly.
Chemistrythe monohydrated form of this salt, Na₂CO₃·H₂O, used similarly, esp. in photography.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

sodium carbonate n

a colourless or white odourless soluble crystalline compound existing in several hydrated forms and used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, soap, and paper and as an industrial and domestic cleansing agent. It is made by the Solvay process and commonly obtained as the decahydrate (washing soda or sal soda) or a white anhydrous powder (soda ash). Formula: Na₂CO₃
See also washing soda, sal soda, soda ash

'sodium carbonate' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Forum discussions with the word(s) "sodium carbonate" in the title:

No titles with the word(s) "sodium carbonate".

Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.