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Meaning of potash

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

potash

Pronunciation:/ˈpɒt.æʃ/

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To treat with potassium.