sodium carbonate
nounUK /ˌsəʊdiəm ˈkɑːbəneɪt/
US /ˌsoʊdiəm ˈkɑːrbəneɪt/
A white powder or crystal that people use to make glass, soap, and other things.
The factory uses sodium carbonate to make glass bottles.
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2. A chemical compound with the formula Na2CO3, used in many industrial processes.
Sodium carbonate is a key ingredient in the production of glass.
3. A water-soluble salt that can be used as a water softener.
Adding sodium carbonate helps soften hard water in laundry.
4. A mild base often used in laboratories to neutralize acids.
The chemist added sodium carbonate to neutralize the acidic solution.