Synonyms for potash
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The water-soluble part of wood ash, used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer (chemically speaking, an impure form of potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) mixed with other potassium salts).
Related words
- Word family
- potassa potassium
- Phrases
- caustic potash muriate of potash potash alum potash lye
Forms
- Plural
- potashes
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| potash | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.