Associations to the word «Barilla»

Wiktionary

BARILLA, noun. Any of several unrelated saltmarsh plants that were once burnt to obtain soda ash
BARILLA, noun. The alkali produced from the plant, an impure carbonate of soda, used for making soap, glass, etc., and for bleaching.
BARILLA, noun. Impure soda obtained from the ashes of any seashore plant, or kelp.

Dictionary definition

BARILLA, noun. Bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash.
BARILLA, noun. Algerian plant formerly burned to obtain calcium carbonate.

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