pearlash

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Synonyms: pearl-ash, pearlish, pearl ash, pearls, earbash, pearlfish, pearland, perlas, palash

Antonyms: pearl-ash, pearlish, pearl ash, pearls, earbash, pearlfish, pearland, perlas, palash

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} A white [[amorphous]] or [[granular]] substance which consists principally of [[potassium carbonate]] and has a strong [[alkaline]] [[reaction]]. It is obtained by [[lixiviate|lixiviating]] [[wood]] [[ash]]es and [[evaporate|evaporating]] the [[lye]], and has been an important source of [[potassium]] [[compound]]s. It is used in making [[soap]], [[glass]], etc.

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