Barilla
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Barilla is a noun meaning (botany) Any of several not closely related saltmarsh plants that were once burnt to obtain soda ash, such as Soda inermis.
Meaning
(botany) Any of several not closely related saltmarsh plants that were once burnt to obtain soda ash, such as Soda inermis.
More Meanings
- The alkali produced from the plant, an impure carbonate of soda, used for making soap, glass, etc., and for bleaching.
- Impure soda obtained from the ashes of any seashore plant, or kelp.
Example Sentences
Good barilla usually contains, according to Dr. Ure's analysis, 20 per cent. of real alkali, associated with muriates and sulphates, chiefly of soda, some lime, and alumina, with very little sulphur.
Word Forms
- barillas
Synonyms for barilla
Depending on context, synonyms include glasswort, saltwort, kelpwort, kali.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kelpwort, saltwort, glasswort, kali, samphire, salsola.
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