trona

tro·na | \ ˈtrō-nə

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Definition of trona

: a gray-white or yellowish-white monoclinic mineral consisting of a hydrous acid sodium carbonate

Examples of trona in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Current federal trona royalties range from 3% to 8%. — Washington Post, "US officials propose less paperwork for mineral royalty cuts," 18 Oct. 2019 To make money, Staley spent two and a half summers mining trona, a mineral used to make baking soda, in Rock Springs, Wyo. — Kate Kelly, New York Times, "James Staley’s Series of Unfortunate Events," 26 Aug. 2017

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“Trona.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trona. Accessed 19 Oct. 2020.

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