potash
Americannoun
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potassium carbonate, especially the crude impure form obtained from wood ashes.
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potassium hydroxide.
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the oxide of potassium, K 2 O.
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potassium, as carbonate of potash.
noun
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another name for potassium carbonate, esp the form obtained by leaching wood ash
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another name for potassium hydroxide
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potassium chemically combined in certain compounds
chloride of potash
Etymology
Origin of potash
1615–25; back formation from plural pot-ashes, translation of early Dutch potasschen. See pot 1, ash 1
Vocabulary lists containing potash
Example Sentences
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Washington lifted sanctions on Belarusian potash and encouraged neighboring countries to do the same, allowing exports that would generate some revenue for the cash-strapped country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
It is a major potash producer and also has a large retail distribution business.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
On Wednesday, Europe’s largest potash supplier raised its forecast for the year as prices for fertilizers have continued to climb as a reduction in liquefied natural gas exports curbed their production.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026
Potash, the potassium-rich component of fertilizers, has also been in short supply in recent years, in part because of economic sanctions on Belarus and Russia, which are major potash producers.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026
There were stumps to burn aplenty as he cleared the land, but suddenly there was no need for potash in England and hardly any demand in Vermont.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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