A salt (sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate) that was used in the mummification process to dry out the body of the deceased in order to assist in its preservation
A naturally occurring compound of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, used in mummification (for desiccation) and also for a variety of everyday purposes, such as washing and cleaning the teeth The main source of natron was the Wadi Natrun, northwest of the Delta
a naturally occurring compound of sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and other agents used by the Egyptians as a soap, for manufacturing faience, and for dehydrating the mummy The main source was the Wadi Natrun, northwest of the Delta
a naturally occurring salt used in ancient times for embalming, cleaning, and making ceramic paste When used in making Egyptian mummies, natron dried the bodys tissues
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[ 'nA-"trän, -tr&n ] (noun.) 1684. From French, from Spanish natrón, from Arabic نطرون (naTruun), from Ancient Greek νίτρον (nitron).