pearl-ash
pearl-ash is the alternative form of pearlash.
Meaning of pearlash
Noun
pearlash (countable and uncountable, plural pearlashes)
- 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.
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- What is pearl-ash the alternative form of?
- Pearl-ash is the alternative form of pearlash.
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