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  1. 1. n. The hydroxide of potassium hydrate, a hard white brittle substance, KOH, having strong caustic and alkaline properties; -- hence called also caustic potash. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The impure potassium carbonate obtained by leaching wood ashes, either as a strong solution (lye), or as a white crystalline (pearlash). Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry Source: wordnet
  4. 4. (a) The hydroxide of potassium hydrate, a hard white brittle substance, KOH, having strong caustic and alkaline properties; -- hence called also caustic potash. (b) The impure potassium carbonate obtained by leaching wood ashes, either as a strong solution (lye), or as a white crystalline (pearlash). Source: webster
  5. 5. n:100 n. a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry Source: ecdict

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