soda ash
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of soda ash
First recorded in 1830–40
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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
The world's largest producer of natural soda ash has scrapped plans to sell shares on the London Stock Exchange just a week after announcing the move.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2023
Seeking to diversify, Pupuk Kaltim will also develop a plant that makes 300,000 tonnes of soda ash in Bontang, Rahmad said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 10, 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
Short-stapled wools can be treated with soap and a little soda ash, but too much of the latter is to be avoided.
From The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics by Franklin Beech
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