noun
- a white alkaline compound containing potassium, used especially in fertilizers and soap making
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The farmer applied potash to improve the soil’s potassium content.
- Potash is an essential ingredient in many commercial fertilizers.
- The factory produces potash for agricultural use.
- Wood ash contains natural potash that can benefit garden plants.
- Canada is one of the world’s largest exporters of potash.
- The chemical company extracts potash from underground deposits.