ash can
Britishnoun
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Gardeners with raised beds are advised to remove approximately six inches of soil, because excess ash can raise the pH level and prevent nutrients from soaking into the soil bed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
In airports, ash can coat runways, hurt airport personnel and cause a number of other logistical issues.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
The sheer quantity of wildfire debris can also choke out freshwater ecosystems, a much lower risk in the ocean, where ash can settle to the bottom.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2023
These effects are often harmful because ash can contain high concentrations of toxic heavy metals.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 31, 2023
Mother knelt beside him, helping to steady the heavy ash can while Nelson cleaned the ashes out of the cookstove.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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