potass

[ pot-as ]

noun

1. potash.
2. potassium.

Word History and Origins

Origin of potass¹

1790–1800; < French potasse < Dutch potasch (now pronounced and spelled potas ) potash

Example Sentences

The bicarbonate of potass can be obtained from the druggist put up in powders of seven and a half grains, each ready for use.

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You must next prepare a powder composed of equal parts of chlorate of potass and powdered lump sugar.

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Potash, pot′ash, n. a powerful alkali, obtained from the ashes of plants—also Potass′.

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Our ashes produced a potass of fine colour, and we did not doubt of succeeding, when we should have sent a sample of it to France.

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The Duke drank curaçao and potass water, and Mr. Barker drank champagne, while Claudius smoked innumerable cigarettes.

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