pearlash

American  

[purl-ash] / ˈpɜrlˌæʃ /

noun

1. commercial potassium carbonate.

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Etymology

Origin of pearlash

First recorded in 1720–30; pearl + ash ¹

Example Sentences

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pearlash

When a lock has, from any cause, become gummed with oil and dirt, it may be cleaned by boiling in soap-suds, or in pearlash or soda-water; heat should never be applied in any other way.

From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

Brush over while hot; when dry, go over it with a solution of pearlash, a drachm to a pint.

From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard

Stains caused by acids may be removed by tying some pearlash up in the stained part; scrape some soap in cold, soft water, and boil the linen till the stain is out.

From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence

Zack's Yankee brain had a scheme for utilizing the ashes, if only he had machinery big enough for converting all into potash and pearlash.

From Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement by Walshe, Elizabeth Hely

For blues, purples, and their shades, add a small quantity of American pearlash, to restore the colors.

From The New England Cook Book, or Young Housekeeper's Guide Being a Collection of the Most Valuable Receipts; Embracing all the Various Branches of Cookery, and Written in a Minute and Methodical Manner by Anonymous