pearl ash

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pearl ash

n.
An impure form of potassium carbonate.
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pearl ash

n
(Elements & Compounds) the granular crystalline form of potassium carbonate
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Noun1.pearl ash - an impure form of potassium carbonate
potassium carbonate - a white salt (K2CO3) that is basic in solution; used to make glass and cleansing agents
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