caustic potash
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of caustic potash
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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From the vast Pacific, Great Western Electro-Chemical Co. dredges salt, manufactures liquid chlorine, caustic soda, caustic potash.
From Time Magazine Archive
This contains a caustic potash solution; thin sheets of nickelplated steel contain shallow pockets.
From Time Magazine Archive
In most of the experiments it was most convenient to use caustic potash.
From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford
All animal fibres are effectively dissolved by 10% solution of caustic potash or soda.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various
Iodphenol is obtained by the action of iodine and iodic acid on phenol dissolved in a dilute solution of caustic potash.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
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