ash
noun
the powdery residue of matter that remains after burning.
ashless
-
a word derived from
ash.
Example Sentences
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After pulling ashless steaks from the flames on his first try, caveman style become one of his favorite techniques.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2020
A soft halo capped the funnel, like the tip of an ashless cigar, and the throbbing shook the deck which was canted ever so slightly under the influence of the northeast wind.
From The Ice Pilot by Henry Leverage
Buckton twisted his mustache nervously and flicked at the ashless tip of his cigar, glancing toward the house.
From The Desired Woman by Will N. (William Nathaniel) Harben
Place in this an ashless filter paper folded in the form of a cone, apex up.
From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by E. G. Thomssen
Mostyn flicked at the ashless tip of his cigar.
From The Desired Woman by Will N. (William Nathaniel) Harben
