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potassium carbonate
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potassium carbonate
n.
A transparent, white, deliquescent, granular powder, K2CO3, used in making glass, enamels, and soaps. Also called potash.
potassium carbonate
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white odourless substance used in making glass and soft soap and as an alkaline cleansing agent. Formula: K2CO3
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Noun1.potassium carbonate - a white salt (K2CO3) that is basic in solution; used to make glass and cleansing agents
carbonate - a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)
pearl ash - an impure form of potassium carbonate
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