noun
potash
Potash (noun) means the water-soluble part of wood ash, used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer (chemically speaking, an impure form of potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) mixed with other potassium salts).
noun
1
The water-soluble part of wood ash, used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer (chemically speaking, an impure form of potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) mixed with other potassium salts).
2
Potassium, mainly used in the names of certain compounds.
3
Any of several potassium minerals used in a similar way to potassium carbonate, for example as a fertiliser.
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Etymology
From pot + ash, because the substance was originally obtained by leaching ash in water and then boiling down the resulting solution in a pot. Compare Dutch potas, German Pottasche.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of potash?
"potash" (noun) means the water-soluble part of wood ash, used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer (chemically speaking, an impure form of potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) mixed with other potassium salts).
What are the different meanings of potash?
"potash" has 3 main meanings: 1. The water-soluble part of wood ash, used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer (chemically speaking, an impure form of potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) mixed with other potassium salts); 2. Potassium, mainly used in the names of certain compounds; 3. Any of several potassium minerals used in a similar way to potassium carbonate, for example as a fertiliser.
