What is another word for potash?

Pronunciation: [pˈɒtaʃ] (IPA)

Potash is a term used in chemistry and agriculture to describe potassium-containing compounds. Some synonyms for the word potash include potassium carbonate, potassium hydroxide, and potassium oxide. These compounds are often used as fertilizers in agriculture to promote plant growth and yield. Potassium carbonate is also used in many industries including the soap-making industry to make liquid soaps and in the glass-making industry to reduce the melting point of silica. Potassium hydroxide is commonly used in the production of soap, detergents, and other cleaning agents. Potassium oxide is used in the manufacturing of potassium hydroxide and other potassium compounds.

What are the hypernyms for Potash?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Potash

She was not across the passage into their bedroom before his mind had sprung back to potash.
"The Pastor's Wife"
Elizabeth von Arnim
In fact, salt and potash had better be deeply worked into the soil always, as it will not do for either to come in contact with the roots of a newly set plant.
"The Cauliflower"
A. A. Crozier
Yes; as the development went on, the settlers found a market for two surplus products, timber and potash.
"History of Farming in Ontario"
C. C. James

Related words: potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, hydrated sodium bicarbonate, potassium nitrate, potassium bitartrate, potassium sulfate, potassium iodate

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