Lexic.us

Definition of Barilla

1. Noun. Bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash.

2. Noun. Algerian plant formerly burned to obtain calcium carbonate.

Definition of Barilla

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

Definition of Barilla

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Barilla

1. 1. A name given to several species of Salsola from which soda is made, by burning the barilla in heaps and lixiviating the ashes. 2. The alkali produced from the plant, being an impure carbonate of soda, used for making soap, glass, etc, and for bleaching purposes. Impure soda obtained from the ashes of any seashore plant, or kelp. Copper barilla, native copper in granular form mixed with sand, an ore brought from Bolivia. Synonym: Barilla de cobre. Origin: Sp. Barrilla. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Barilla

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bariatrics baric baric baricity barilla (current term) barilla (current term) barillas baring Barish barista

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