Noun
a white salt (K2CO3) that is basic in solution; used to make glass and cleansing agents
Source: WordNetA water-extract of burned plant ashes, called potash and composed mostly of potassium carbonate, was mildly basic. Source: Internet
MCFCs use lithium potassium carbonate salt as an electrolyte, and this salt liquefies at high temperatures, allowing for the movement of charge within the cell – in this case, negative carbonate ions. Source: Internet
Potassium hydroxide is used for industrial water treatment and is the precursor of potassium carbonate, several forms of potassium phosphate, many other potassic chemicals, and soap manufacturing. Source: Internet
The first patent was granted on July 31, 1790 to Samuel Hopkins for a method of producing potash (potassium carbonate). Source: Internet