An archaic or biblical term for a mineral or alkaline substance, possibly referring to natron or soda ash used in ancient times.
From Hebrew בורית (borith), used in biblical texts to describe cleansing agents. Related to borax and ancient lye-making practices.
The Bible mentions 'borith' as a cleaning agent, and ancient Egyptians used similar minerals to mummify bodies—one compound doing chemistry across millennia!
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