potash

IPA: pˈɑtæʃ

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 (K₂CO₃) mixed with other potassium salts.
(chemistry, archaic) Potassium. Chiefly used in the names of compounds of the form "... of potash".
A class of potassium minerals, of similar applicability to potassium carbonate, such as being a fertilizer. (ie. potassium chloride, potassium hydroxide)
A surname.

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