natron
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9.6
- noun
- /ˈneɪtrən/
- Specialized
- To dry the body, embalmers covered it for 35 days with Natron, a naturally occurring blend of salt and baking soda.
Examples
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His body was sprinkled with natron in an attempt to preserve him, and this mixed with the fat beneath the bandages.
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The internal organs and brain were not removed, and the body was not dehydrated in natron for 35 days.
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The bath of natron.
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Natron was placed on the body, resin was poured into the mouth, and the body was wrapped.
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The Egyptians used natron.
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"Number One and Number Four were done in the same way—just put in natron, a naturally occurring combination of salts.
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My more active times started with Natron & Soda, the most awesome German alternative DIY community ever and still my second home on the Aetherweb, and Garden of Shadows, a Sims 2 & 3-based community that I'm not active in anymore due to the fact that my current laptop can't run the game.
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The Egyptians used natron as an important component in their mummification process.
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Archaeologists found evidence that natron was used by ancient civilizations for preservation.
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In addition to cleaning, natron is also utilized in the manufacturing of glass.
Synonyms
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3.9
A white powder people use for cleaning and for making glass and soap
Surface Forms
Etymology
Natron comes from an old word for 'soda' used in Egypt and the Middle East, like the Arabic natrūn and the Greek nitron. Because people used this natural salt to dry mummies and to clean and preserve things, natron today means a natural mineral salt used for cleaning, preserving, and making goods.