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

Put one tablespoonful of pearlash to one quart of water.

From A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School by Beecher, Catharine Esther

Weak pearlash water is good to remove stains produced by acids.

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

Corned Beef—Make the following pickle: Water, 2 gallons; salt, 2-1/2 lbs.; molasses, 1/2 lb.; sugar, 1 lb.; saltpetre, 1-1/2 ozs.; pearlash, 1/4 oz.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

When the windows require fresh painting, get the old coat off first by using strong pearlash water.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

A Purple Stain.—Boil one pound of logwood chips in three quarts of water, until the full 14strength is obtained; then add four ounces of pearlash and two ounces of powdered indigo.

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