Associations to the word «Potash»

Wiktionary

POTASH, noun. The water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap, glass and as a fertilizer
POTASH, noun. (chemistry) an impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) mixed with other potassium salts
POTASH, noun. (chemistry) (archaic) in the names of compounds of the form "... of potash", potassium (for example, "permanganate of potash" = potassium permanganate)
POTASH ALUM, noun. Alum, hydrated potassium aluminium sulphate, formula K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O
POTASH KETTLE, noun. A thick-walled iron pot used in the small-scale manufacture of potash
POTASH LYE, noun. (obsolete) Potassium hydroxide.
POTASH OF SULFUR, noun. (obsolete) (chemistry) potassium sulfate
POTASH OF SULPHUR, noun. Alternative spelling of potash of sulfur

Dictionary definition

POTASH, noun. A potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry.

Wise words

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