Pearlash


(n.) 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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Empearl   Icy-pearled   Impearl   Impearled   Impearling   Mother-of-pearl   Pearl   Pearl-eyed   Pearlaceous   Pearlash