Note: It occurs naturally and abundantly in some mineral springs, and in many salt deposits, as the mineral mirabilite. It is manufactured in large quantities as an intermediate step in the "soda process," and also for use in glass making.
GLAUCESCENT
Glau*ces"cent, a. Etym: [See Glaucous.]
Defn: Having a somewhat glaucous appearance or nature; becoming glaucous.
GLAUCIC
Glau"cic, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Glaucium or horned poppy; — formerly applied to an acid derived from it, now known to be fumaric acid.
GLAUCINE
Glau"cine, a.
Defn: Glaucous or glaucescent.
GLAUCINE
Glau"cine, n. (Chem.)
Defn: An alkaloid obtained from the plant Glaucium, as a bitter, white, crystalline substance.
GLAUCODOT
Glau"co*dot, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)