pearl ash

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an impure form of potassium carbonate
A gray-white powder having chemical properties of quicklime made by heating mollusk shells to a temperature sufficient to calcine it

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pearlash
A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction
pearlash
It is used in making soap, glass, etc
pearlash
It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds
pearl ash

    Турецкое произношение

    pırl äş

    Произношение

    /ˈpərl ˈasʜ/ /ˈpɜrl ˈæʃ/

    Этимология

    [ 'p&r(-&)l ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English perle, from Middle French, probably from Vulgar Latin pernula, diminutive of Latin perna upper leg, kind of sea mussel; akin to Old English fiersn heel, Greek pternE.
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