pearlash

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Meaning

A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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potash potassium hydroxide Koh potassium carbonate potassium bicarbonate potassium hydrogen carbonate alkali salt potassium carbonate hydrate potassium carbonate anhydrous potassium carbonate crystals potassium carbonate powder carbonate of potassium potassium compound potassium salt carbonate of potash

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