soda ash

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. sodium carbonate.

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soda ash British  

noun

1. the anhydrous commercial form of sodium carbonate

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Etymology

Origin of soda ash

First recorded in 1830–40

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soda ash

The analyst still sees risks to soda ash market pricing in 2026 for the Belgian chemical company, while a broader slow start in industrial end-markets will also likely weigh on cash generation, Hopper says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

Market confidence had taken a hit after natural soda ash producer WE Soda decided to cancel its London IPO amid heightened concerns over the health of the market.

From Reuters ● Jun. 30, 2023

The soda ash produced by We Soda can be found in washing powder detergents, and is also used by companies in the production of goods such as glass. solar panels and batteries for electric vehicles.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2023

Bluebell also said BlackRock declined to join its campaign to stop the Belgian chemical company Solvay from dumping soda ash into the Mediterranean Sea.

From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2022

To saponify a ton of rosin there are required 200 lbs. soda ash, 1,600 lbs. water and 100 lbs. salt.

From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by Thomssen, E. G.