Barilla

[bә'rilә]

Definition

(noun.) Algerian plant formerly burned to obtain calcium carbonate.

Edited by Beverly--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A name given to several species of Salsola from which soda is made, by burning the barilla in heaps and lixiviating the ashes.

(n.) The alkali produced from the plant, being an impure carbonate of soda, used for making soap, glass, etc., and for bleaching purposes.

(n.) Impure soda obtained from the ashes of any seashore plant, or kelp.

Typist: Loretta

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Carbonate of soda (impure), kelp.

Inputed by Clara

Definition

n. an impure carbonate of soda obtained by burning several marine plants (that grow chiefly on the east coast of Spain) used in the manufacture of soap glass &c.

Inputed by Inez