pearl-ash

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