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potash

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒtaʃ/

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Definition of potash

noun

[mass noun]
  • an alkaline potassium compound, especially potassium carbonate or hydroxide.

Origin:

early 17th century: from pot-ashes, from obsolete Dutch potasschen, originally obtained by leaching vegetable ashes and evaporating the solution in iron pots

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