芒硝 Traditional form: 芒硝 Pinyin (reading): mángxiāo Definitions: mirabilite (Na2SO4x10H2O) Glauber's salt Characters: 芒 - blade; ray; silvergrass, Miscanthus sinensis 硝 - saltpeter; to tan leather Traditional characters: 芒 - blade; ray; silvergrass, Miscanthus sinensis 硝 - saltpeter; to tan leather