potash
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/ˈpɒt.æʃ/
English
Definitions
noun
- The water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer.
- An impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) mixed with other potassium salts.
- Potassium. Chiefly used in the names of compounds of the form "... of potash".
verb
- To treat with potassium.
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Synonyms
potassium hydroxidecaustic potashalumpotassiumsulfuratedlyefelsparfeldsparpotassium carbonatepearlashpotassapotassium chloridealkalisaltpeterpotassium nitratepotass