Potash

noun

/ˈpɒt.æʃ/

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounThe water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer.

2.nounAn impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) mixed with other potassium salts.

3.nounPotassium. Chiefly used in the names of compounds of the form "... of potash".

4.verbTo treat with potassium.

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