potass

[ pot-as ]

Origin of potass

1
1790–1800; <French potasse<Dutch potasch (now pronounced and spelled potas) potash

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How to use potass in a sentence

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

    The Physical Life of Woman: | Dr. George H Napheys
  • You must next prepare a powder composed of equal parts of chlorate of potass and powdered lump sugar.

    Magic | Ellis Stanyon
  • Potash, pot′ash, n. a powerful alkali, obtained from the ashes of plants—also potass′.

  • 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.

    Perils and Captivity | Charlotte-Adlade [ne Picard] Dard
  • The Duke drank curaçao and potass water, and Mr. Barker drank champagne, while Claudius smoked innumerable cigarettes.

    Doctor Claudius, A True Story | F. Marion Crawford