noun
- plural of potash; various potassium compounds, especially potassium carbonate, used in fertilizers, soaps, and glass manufacturing
Usage: chemistry; agriculture
Examples
- The factory produces different types of potashes for agricultural use.
- Various potashes are essential ingredients in glass manufacturing.
- The farmer ordered several potashes to improve soil fertility.
- Industrial potashes are used in soap production.
- Different potashes have varying concentrations of potassium.
- The chemical plant specializes in manufacturing high-grade potashes.