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Definition of potash

potash

/ˈpɑːt.æʃ/
pot · ash
Plural:potashes
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• noun

1

Any of various mined or manufactured salts that contain potassium in water-soluble form, especially potassium carbonate obtained originally by leaching wood ashes, widely used in agriculture as fertilizer and in making soap and glass.

Example

"Farmers applied potash to the fields in autumn to replenish the potassium levels in the soil before spring planting."

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• Nearby Words

pot pie
pot roast
potable
potash
potassium
potato
potato bug

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Early Modern Dutch potaschen, literally meaning 'pot ashes', referring to the traditional method of leaching wood ashes with water and evaporating the solution in large iron pots.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Potash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/potash
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