pearlash

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. 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. countable,uncountable

词形变化

pearlashes plural

词源

From pearl + ash. Compare potash.
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