potash

English

/ˈpɒt.æʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • The water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer.
  • (chemistry) An impure form of potassium carbonate (K) mixed with other potassium salts.
  • (chemistry) potassium. Chiefly used in the names of compounds of the form "... of potash".

Etymology

Derived from Dutch, Flemish potasch (potash).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

potasch

Gloss

potash

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