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natrium

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of sodium.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, rare, uncountable

Examples

  • 1874 June 19, H. Beins, The Successor of Steam, The Chemical News and Journal of Physical Science, Volume XXIX.—1874, page 267, It occurred to us to make an experiment to see what degree the tension of the carbonic acid given off by natrium-bicarbonate would amount to, when heated in a closed space.
  • 1991, S. O'Neill, M. Valdeolmillos, C. Lamont, P. Donoso, D. Eisner, The contribution of natrium-calcium exchange to relaxation in mammalian cardiac muscle, Annals of the New York Academy of Science, Volume 639, pages 444-452, cited in 2002, Christian J. F. Holubarsch, Mechanics and Energetics of the Myocardium, page 165,

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sodium

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From New Latin natrium. See natron for more.