potass

[pot-as]

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noun

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Origin of potass¹

1790–1800; < French potasse < Dutch potasch (now pronounced and spelled potas ) potash

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Gargle.—An excellent gargle for general use is:— Chloras Potass.,

Acidi Carbolici drachm ss; Potass.

To drink through the day bitartrate potass. oz. j, dissolved in lemonade, until bowels are moved.

Ferri Chloridi drachm ij; Potass.

Ferri Chloridi fl. oz. ss; Acidi Sulphurosi fl. drachm ii; Potass.

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