The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NATRON
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What does NATRON mean?
NATRON noun- A crystalline mixture of hydrous sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, with the chemical formula Na2CO3ยท10H2O.