Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Commercial carbonate of potash. See
potash .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Chem.) 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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- noun organic chemistry A white
amorphous orgranular substance which consists principally ofpotassium carbonate and has a strongalkaline reaction . It is obtained bylixiviating wood ashes andevaporating thelye , and has been an important source ofpotassium compounds . It is used in makingsoap ,glass , etc.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an impure form of potassium carbonate
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Examples
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Four recipes, two for cookies and two for gingerbread, call for the use of “pearlash,” a refined version of potash, which was made by soaking the ash produced when plant materials are burned, draining off the liquid, and drying it down to concentrate the substances dissolved in it.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Four recipes, two for cookies and two for gingerbread, call for the use of “pearlash,” a refined version of potash, which was made by soaking the ash produced when plant materials are burned, draining off the liquid, and drying it down to concentrate the substances dissolved in it.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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= Carbonate of Potassium =, also known as potash, pearlash, salt of tartar, is a white crystalline powder, alkaline and caustic in taste, and very deliquescent.
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Take pulverized gum guaiac and allspice, of each four ounces; bloodroot, pulverized, two ounces; pearlash, one ounce; fourth proof brandy, one quart.
The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources Anonymous
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Hard water spoils the color of vegetables; a pinch of pearlash or salt of wormwood will prevent that effect.
A Poetical Cook-Book Maria J. Moss
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-- Stains caused by acids may be removed by tying some pearlash up in the stained part; scrape some soap in cold, soft water, and boil the linen until the stain is gone.
The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference Joseph Triemens
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When the windows require fresh painting, get the old coat off first by using strong pearlash water.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 Barkham Burroughs
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The water may be either tepid or cold, according to the feelings or habit of the person; and if the head or hair be very scurfy or dirty, or hard water be used, a few grains of soda (not potash or pearlash) may be advantageously added to the water.
The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources Anonymous
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-- Expose salt of tartar (pearlash) in a wide-mouth vial in a damp place until it forms an oil-like liquid, and apply to the corn.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 Barkham Burroughs
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Willard, having increased a generous inheritance by the profits of very extensive manufacture and export of pearlash and potash: an industry which he and his brother Caleb were the first to introduce into America.
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