n :  a white powdery salt C₁₇H₃₅COONa that is soluble in water, is the chief constituent of some laundry soaps, and is used esp. in glycerin suppositories, cosmetics, and some toothpastes .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  sodium citrate 
 
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